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BTR 97W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

75,543 mi
Last recorded75,543 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTR 97W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 75,543 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 75,534 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 75,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 75,474 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 75,474 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 75,158 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 75,158 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 74,991 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,020 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust mount split (still supported ok)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 74,019 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corrosion

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust mount split (still supported ok)

Pass 4 May 2016 72,650 miles

Offside outer door sill corroding at rear

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 May 2016 72,649 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,466 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 65,584 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 62,812 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 62,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery insecure

slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 14 May 2012 62,533 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery insecure

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,231 miles

slight lift both sides front suspension

Fail 29 Mar 2011 62,231 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight lift both sides front suspension

Pass 5 May 2009 60,766 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 60,001 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 60,001 miles

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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

choke cable pulled out of dash

drivers seat cannot be locked down

Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,375 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 59,375 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damp around rear brake back plates (grease)

surface rust on front discs

Pass 29 Apr 2006 57,840 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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BTR 97W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BTR 97W, 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 BTR 97W registered?

BTR 97W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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