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MEH 434V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,579 mi
Last recorded72,579 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEH 434V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 72,579 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 72,452 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 72,448 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 72,384 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,192 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,827 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 71,767 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,913 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 70,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 70,876 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 69,262 miles

play in steering

slight binding o/s/f brake

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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MEH 434V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MEH 434V, 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 MEH 434V registered?

MEH 434V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 May 1980.

Is MEH 434V safe to buy?

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