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FOG 862V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,290 mi
Last recorded18,290 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOG 862V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 18,290 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 18,720 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 18,245 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,228 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 17,864 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 17,217 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,821 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,485 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,016 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,772 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 15,235 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 14,956 miles

general wear in all suspension joints

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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FOG 862V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FOG 862V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FOG 862V registered?

FOG 862V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 May 1980.

Is FOG 862V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOG 862V shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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