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MGN 502Y

1983 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

67,205 mi
Last recorded67,205 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Triumph Spitfire64,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGN 502Y
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 67,205 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 67,204 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 66,971 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 66,307 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 65,383 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 65,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 64,394 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 63,372 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 63,372 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 62,559 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 62,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,434 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 62,433 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,426 miles

oil leaks

Fail 12 Sep 2014 62,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,392 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 62,328 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,322 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,311 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 61,358 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 60,445 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 60,230 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 60,230 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2007 59,728 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 59,728 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Insufficient reserve in handbrake lever

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

O/S/Front tyre well worn on outside

Pass 3 Jul 2006 58,899 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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MGN 502Y is a 1983 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 64,063 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 MGN 502Y, 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 43 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGN 502Y registered?

MGN 502Y is a 1983 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is MGN 502Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGN 502Y shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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