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ATR 150V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

13,653 mi
Last recorded13,653 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATR 150V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2016 13,653 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside front (6.1.A.1)

offside and nearside front floor corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,508 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate damage

Fail 27 Mar 2014 13,492 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside + nearside front floorpans rusted + holed

Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,226 miles

body rust developing

nearside front wheel arch very rusted

Fail 2 Nov 2012 12,209 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s + n/s front floor rusted + holed at body mount points

Pass 3 Nov 2011 9,309 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 9,304 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 9,251 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 6,647 miles

Nearside rear outer driveshaft mount has some play

Offside + Nearside front bottom trunions have slight play

body + underbody has corrosion developing

Fail 16 Apr 2010 6,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear outer driveshaft mount has some play

Offside + Nearside front bottom trunions have slight play

body + underbody has corrosion developing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 3,411 miles

body rusted and holed various places

Fail 6 Mar 2009 3,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body rusted and holed various places

Pass 28 Feb 2008 1,384 miles

n/s rear wheel arch corroding

o/s + n/s rear boot floor panels rusted & holed

Fail 19 Feb 2008 1,292 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s rear wheel arch corroding

o/s + n/s rear boot floor panels rusted & holed

Pass 5 Mar 2007 96,198 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 95,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 92,507 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 92,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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ATR 150V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 ATR 150V, 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.

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ATR 150V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 June 1980.

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