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TBW 123X

1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,465 mi
Last recorded48,465 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire 150074,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBW 123X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,205 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 45,609 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 45,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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TBW 123X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 74,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TBW 123X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TBW 123X?

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What year was TBW 123X registered?

TBW 123X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 17 August 1981.

Is TBW 123X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBW 123X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TBW 123X have outstanding finance?

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