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GOP 906W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,946 mi
Last recorded86,946 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOP 906W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 86,946 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 86,855 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 86,605 miles

park brake lever has little reserve travel

play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 16 May 2014 86,377 miles

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

Oil leak

Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel tank cap seal detiorating

seatbelt buckle buttons missing but operational

Pass 7 May 2013 86,010 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 May 2013 86,010 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 85,695 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 85,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 85,154 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 85,119 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 84,829 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 84,829 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 84,472 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 84,457 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

OSF Wheel Bearing Slight Play And Slightly Rough

Pass 13 Jun 2006 84,097 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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GOP 906W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GOP 906W, 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 GOP 906W registered?

GOP 906W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 August 1980.

Is GOP 906W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOP 906W shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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