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AWP 375W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,666 mi
Last recorded86,666 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWP 375W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,666 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 86,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 86,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 86,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 86,666 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 86,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 86,666 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,666 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,666 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 86,666 miles

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,666 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 86,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 85,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 84,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 84,058 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 82,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 82,327 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 81,075 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,953 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 79,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

rear diff mountings worn

Pass 20 Sep 2006 76,288 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 76,288 miles

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

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

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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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AWP 375W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AWP 375W, 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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AWP 375W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1980.

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