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GUK 526W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

34,735 mi
Last recorded34,735 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUK 526W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 34,735 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 34,208 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 32,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 31,798 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 30,642 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 30,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 29,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,772 miles

Oil leak

movement in seats

Fail 28 Jul 2014 27,769 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

all rubber bushes starting to perish

movement in seats

slight plaay nearside front suspension trunion

Pass 8 Aug 2013 25,539 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes uneven

Fail 14 May 2013 25,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 23,158 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 23,157 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,089 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 22,100 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 25 May 2011 22,089 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,091 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 19,616 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 18,540 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2008 18,540 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,368 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 17,151 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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GUK 526W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GUK 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 GUK 526W registered?

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

Is GUK 526W safe to buy?

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