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FTF 82V

1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,714 mi
Last recorded65,714 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire 150039,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTF 82V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 65,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Inner valance corroded on nearside but not within a perscribed area.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 65,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Inner valance corroded on nearside but not within a perscribed area.

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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FTF 82V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 39,493 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FTF 82V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FTF 82V registered?

FTF 82V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 July 1980.

Is FTF 82V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTF 82V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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