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AHG 736Y

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,216 mi
Last recorded63,216 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHG 736Y
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 63,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,434 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 61,524 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 60,488 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,753 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 58,071 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 57,495 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 56,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front seatbelts slightly frayed

slight corrosion to rear floors

Pass 9 Jul 2011 55,957 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to offside front floor pan

corrosion to offside inner sill

corrosion to offside rear floor pan

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,892 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 54,892 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AHG 736Y is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 AHG 736Y, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AHG 736Y registered?

AHG 736Y is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is AHG 736Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHG 736Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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