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BEU 160V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,794 mi
Last recorded85,794 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEU 160V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 85,794 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 85,761 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 85,594 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 85,593 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,075 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 84,957 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,783 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,740 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 84,740 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 84,650 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 84,650 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 84,563 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 84,599 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 84,317 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 84,157 miles

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

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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BEU 160V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BEU 160V, 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 BEU 160V registered?

BEU 160V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 March 1980.

Is BEU 160V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEU 160V shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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