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SAV 7X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,630 mi
Last recorded36,630 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAV 7X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 36,630 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 36,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,610 miles

hazard lamps

Fail 13 Sep 2018 36,610 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

hazard lamps

Pass 5 Oct 2017 36,592 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 36,592 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 36,523 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 36,523 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 36,416 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 36,379 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,273 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 36,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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SAV 7X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SAV 7X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SAV 7X?

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What year was SAV 7X registered?

SAV 7X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 28 September 1981.

Is SAV 7X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAV 7X shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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