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GOB 526W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,151 mi
Last recorded60,151 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOB 526W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 60,151 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 59,826 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 59,477 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 59,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2016 59,058 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,929 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 57,112 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,736 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,235 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,172 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 55,170 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,122 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,993 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 51,875 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 51,873 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,321 miles

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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GOB 526W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GOB 526W, 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 GOB 526W registered?

GOB 526W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is GOB 526W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOB 526W shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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