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BUY 418W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,429 mi
Last recorded69,429 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUY 418W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 69,429 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

vehicle underside and chassis corroding

Fail 29 Jul 2021 69,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure handbrake cable clevis pin retaining split pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

vehicle underside and chassis corroding

Pass 28 May 2019 69,316 miles

all 4 tyre valves cracking /perished

both outer and inner sills corroded slightly

both rear inner wheel arches corroded slightly

chassis corroded slightly

slight corrosion throughout structure

slight oil leak

Fail 14 May 2019 69,313 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyre valves cracking /perished

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front shock absorber top mounting bush slight free play

both outer and inner sills corroded slightly

both rear inner wheel arches corroded slightly

chassis corroded slightly

handbrake has very little reserve travel

slight corrosion throughout structure

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,138 miles

Both front seatbelts slow to retract

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodyshell tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodyshell tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 69,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front seatbelts slow to retract

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodyshell tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bodyshell tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,999 miles

both steering rack arms have slight play at inner joints

slight general corrosion throughout vehicle structure

Fail 15 Aug 2016 68,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both steering rack arms have slight play at inner joints

slight general corrosion throughout vehicle structure

Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,869 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 68,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,869 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 68,869 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,804 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 68,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 68,038 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 68,016 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 66,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 65,414 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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BUY 418W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BUY 418W, 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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BUY 418W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 December 1980.

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