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RWD 71W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,868 mi
Last recorded54,868 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWD 71W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,868 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,401 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,846 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,936 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,769 miles

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

play on n/s/f wheel

Pass 3 May 2011 45,162 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2010 43,591 miles

Handbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel

Fail 5 May 2010 43,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Handbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel

Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,625 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 41,610 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,164 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,128 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 38,514 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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RWD 71W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RWD 71W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RWD 71W registered?

RWD 71W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 February 1981.

Is RWD 71W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWD 71W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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