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GRX 91W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,142 mi
Last recorded50,142 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRX 91W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 50,142 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 50,142 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 50,047 miles

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

surface corrosion on chassis.

Fail 8 Jun 2018 50,047 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak but not excessive.

surface corrosion on chassis.

fuel filter fouling on electrical wire.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,987 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,913 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 49,650 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 49,423 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front headlamp beam patterns on limit.

some play in offside track rod arm, not excessive.

Fail 5 Mar 2011 49,451 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front headlamp beam patterns on limit.

some play in offside track rod arm, not excessive.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,968 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,651 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 48,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight binding to front brakes

Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,264 miles

bonnet catch broken at nearside †some ageing to front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 22 Jul 2006 48,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside bonnet catch broken †front anti roll bar bushes detriorating

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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GRX 91W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GRX 91W, 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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GRX 91W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 August 1980.

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