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DOP 191V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,519 mi
Last recorded55,519 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOP 191V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 55,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 55,215 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,049 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,943 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,896 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,652 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 54,331 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 53,898 miles

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

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

offside steering rack mount has minmal movement

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,755 miles

c/l 562826

Pass 29 Oct 2007 51,677 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,426 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 49,408 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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DOP 191V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DOP 191V, 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 DOP 191V registered?

DOP 191V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1980.

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