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HVP 19W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,063 mi
Last recorded59,063 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVP 19W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,063 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,932 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 56,598 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 55,662 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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HVP 19W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 HVP 19W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HVP 19W?

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What year was HVP 19W registered?

HVP 19W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 February 1981.

Is HVP 19W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVP 19W shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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