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FOA 133V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,452 mi
Last recorded90,452 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOA 133V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2012 90,452 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all brake pipes rusted

fuel hose between carbs perrished

hand brake near maximum travel

very bad engine oil leak

wrong pin fitted to nearside front caliper

Pass 6 Jan 2011 89,839 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 89,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2010 88,654 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

all rear suspension bushes and rubber are perishing/cracking

exhaust rubbers perishing

Fail 30 Dec 2009 88,654 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

all rear suspension bushes and rubber are perishing/cracking

exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 23 Dec 2008 87,115 miles

injury in windscreen\osf tyre outer tread\corrosion in osr sill \corrosion in rear quater inner panels\brake pipes\slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Fail 13 Nov 2006 86,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 86,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

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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FOA 133V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FOA 133V, 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 FOA 133V registered?

FOA 133V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 June 1980.

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