MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all break pipes undersealed
leak on rear diff
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all brake pipes undersealed
leak on rear diff - n/s/drive shaft!
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all brake pipes undersealed
leak on rear diff - n/s/drive shaft!
Doors have been fitted using only one bolt per hindge instead of three however doors are secure for test purpose.
Heavily undersealed and seam sealed making inspection of welds and repairs impossible at time of test.
Seats are secure however very small washers have been used against the body making it poss for them to pull through in an accident, would suggest this requires attention.
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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FOU 141W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 FOU 141W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FOU 141W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 May 1981.
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