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11 AVY

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

59,388 mi
Last recorded59,388 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 AVY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 59,388 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 59,362 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 59,345 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 59,318 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 59,301 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,270 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 59,258 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 59,205 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 59,165 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 58,703 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 58,562 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,540 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 58,407 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 58,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 57,986 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,759 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 57,703 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 57,667 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 57,584 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,442 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 57,442 miles

Inner Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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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11 AVY is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 11 AVY, 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 11 AVY registered?

11 AVY is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 June 1981.

Is 11 AVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 AVY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 11 AVY have outstanding finance?

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