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HOD 46V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,886 mi
Last recorded94,886 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOD 46V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 94,886 miles

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

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake reading slightly low

Pass 2 Jul 2019 93,163 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 93,163 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 93,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 92,248 miles

Central Rear Oil leak diff ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 92,246 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Central Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Central Rear Oil leak diff ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 91,527 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 91,527 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty fuse (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,348 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 90,348 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty fuse (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Horn not working fuse (1.6.2a)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 89,267 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 89,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,930 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 86,610 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 86,610 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 85,752 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,960 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 84,096 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 83,224 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 79,832 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 89,565 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2005 79,930 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

welding repairs to offside rear floor

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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HOD 46V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc 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 HOD 46V, 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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HOD 46V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 January 1980.

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