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BLG 193W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,345 mi
Last recorded53,345 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLG 193W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,986 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 52,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 52,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear suspension hub lower bush has play

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 51,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake pipe slight twisted.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake return spring missing

nearside front tyre tread has perishing

steering rack sounds noisey

Pass 28 May 2009 49,494 miles

nearside rear park brake cable return spring missing

Fail 28 May 2009 49,494 miles

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

nearside rear park brake cable return spring missing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,742 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 48,742 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 48,265 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear handbrake cable return spring missing

Nearside rear inner universal joint end cap holed

Fail 4 May 2007 48,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear handbrake cable return spring missing

Nearside rear inner universal joint end cap holed

Pass 5 May 2006 47,082 miles

Nearside front flexy brake hose twisted

Nearside handbrake cable return spring missing

Nearside rear flexy brake hose re-routed

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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BLG 193W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BLG 193W, 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.

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What year was BLG 193W registered?

BLG 193W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 May 1981.

Is BLG 193W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLG 193W shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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