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MAV 889W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,359 mi
Last recorded82,359 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAV 889W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 82,359 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 81,663 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 81,596 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with side lights on (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 80,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,218 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

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

both rear floor pans slightly corroded

parking brake travel close to limit may need attention soon

Fail 22 Feb 2019 78,721 miles

Nearside 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both rear floor pans slightly corroded

parking brake travel close to limit may need attention soon

Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,145 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend attention (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear floor panels,, (2.4.A.3)

advise operation of hazard light switch

n/s seat belt slightly sluggish in retraction

service brake performance 52%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check,,, rear footbrake performances slightly low

vehicle in very good condition for age

Fail 22 Jul 2017 78,134 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

advise offside and nearside rear floor areas slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,568 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 76,531 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,724 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 72,972 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 72,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 72,752 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 72,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,843 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,481 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 71,424 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing is showing slight signs of wear

Pass 7 Aug 2006 71,064 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 71,064 miles

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

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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MAV 889W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MAV 889W, 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.

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What year was MAV 889W registered?

MAV 889W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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