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FRM 103V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,021 mi
Last recorded25,021 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRM 103V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 25,021 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2025 25,019 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 24,836 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2019 24,835 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2018 24,805 miles

Nearside headlamp aim on lowest setting

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 24,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside headlamp aim on lowest setting

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 24,719 miles

corrosion starting on rear flexible brake pipe ferrules

Fail 17 Nov 2016 24,719 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion starting on rear flexible brake pipe ferrules

corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Dec 2015 24,514 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 24,513 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working off side (1.1.A.3b)

Leaf spring anchor bracket loose centre rear (2.4.B.6a)

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush off side rear front bush and retaining bracket (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated off side (5.2.3)

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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FRM 103V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FRM 103V, 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 FRM 103V registered?

FRM 103V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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