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BCG 916V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,624 mi
Last recorded91,624 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCG 916V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 91,624 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 90,327 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 89,252 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 88,347 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 87,192 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,747 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 84,697 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 84,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,243 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 82,005 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 80,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 80,898 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 79,596 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 79,595 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 78,833 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 76,805 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,720 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 72,404 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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BCG 916V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BCG 916V, 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 BCG 916V registered?

BCG 916V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 April 1980.

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