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ARV 11P

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,984 mi
Last recorded69,984 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARV 11P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 69,984 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 68,664 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,176 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,963 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 66,305 miles

1. Slight blow on front exhaust section joint. 2. Offside front track rod end dust cover becoming perished.

Pass 9 May 2016 66,007 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,505 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,314 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r brake slite binding

Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,031 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,961 miles

1/ n/s rear exhaust mounting becoming perished

Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,921 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 64,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 64,392 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 60,992 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 1 Aug 2007 60,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front fuel rubber pipes cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2006 60,571 miles

o/s/r tyre at legal limits worn on inside egde † †n/s/r tyre near legal limits

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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ARV 11P is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ARV 11P, 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 ARV 11P registered?

ARV 11P is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is ARV 11P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARV 11P shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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