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BGF 465X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,586 mi
Last recorded43,586 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGF 465X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 43,586 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 43,348 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,322 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 43,168 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 43,168 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,113 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 43,112 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,085 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 43,030 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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BGF 465X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 BGF 465X, 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 45 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 BGF 465X registered?

BGF 465X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is BGF 465X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGF 465X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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