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ADU 7B

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,532 mi
Last recorded1,532 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADU 7B
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 1,532 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 1,414 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 15 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,996 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 52,918 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

play in steering

Fail 5 Apr 2013 52,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,557 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,003 miles

both front hub top ball joint dust boots split

bungs missing from floor and bulkhead

cover plates pop riveted to sills

minor blow on exhaust

signs of previous tyres fouling body

slight play front hubs

Fail 28 Mar 2011 52,000 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front hub top ball joint dust boots split

bungs missing from floor and bulkhead

cover plates pop riveted to sills

minor blow on exhaust

signs of previous tyres fouling body

slight play front hubs

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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ADU 7B is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ADU 7B, 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 ADU 7B?

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What year was ADU 7B registered?

ADU 7B is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is ADU 7B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADU 7B shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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