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AUY 254W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

18,816 mi
Last recorded18,816 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUY 254W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 18,816 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 18,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 18,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2017 18,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s headlamp poor image

o/s/r inner stabiliser arm slightly twisted

oil leak

very slight play to n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 26 Apr 2017 18,480 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r inner stabiliser arm slightly twisted

oil leak

very slight play to n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 5 Apr 2017 18,478 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low image out of alignment (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear inner output shaft has slight play

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r stabiliser arm slightly twisted

oil leak

slight play to n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,977 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter slighty deteriorated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2013 17,789 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 17,507 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 May 2012 17,507 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 17,089 miles

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

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 28 Jul 2011 17,089 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 12 Jul 2008 16,954 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 16,954 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,389 miles

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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AUY 254W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AUY 254W, 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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What year was AUY 254W registered?

AUY 254W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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