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2046 SM

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

79,337 mi
Last recorded79,337 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2046 SM
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 79,337 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,676 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 77,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 76,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 76,156 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 73,926 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 72,480 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 72,480 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,009 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in tread

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened rusty (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,446 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 70,446 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,619 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 69,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 68,903 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight corrosion offside front bonnet and kick panel

Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,829 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 67,829 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,390 miles

N/S/REAR DRIVE SHAFT INNER JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

VERY SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F UPPER TRUNNION

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,151 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 67,151 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,919 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR VERY SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 66,713 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 66,713 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 66,624 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 66,624 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 66,476 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 66,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 66,192 miles

OFFSIDE DRIVESHAFT U/J HAS SLIGHT PLAY ---OFFSIDE FRONT QUARTER PANEL CORRODED

Fail 1 Aug 2006 66,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

OFFSIDE DRIVESHAFT U/J HAS SLIGHT PLAY ---OFFSIDE FRONT QUARTER PANEL CORRODED

Pass 30 Jul 2005 65,870 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 67,580 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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2046 SM is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 2046 SM, 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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2046 SM is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 March 1981.

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