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MGY 666W

1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,749 mi
Last recorded79,749 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire 150039,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGY 666W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 79,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front numberplate cracked

handbrake lever adjustment "high"

surface corrosion to underside and chassis

Fail 28 May 2008 79,737 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

dash panel / trim poorly secured in drivers footwell restricting access to pedals - attention recommended

front numberplate cracked

handbrake lever adjustment "high"

surface corrosion to underside and chassis

Pass 23 Jun 2006 78,915 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 78,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

all flexi brake hoses appear sound but look as though they are original fitment from 1980!

some corrosion on rear brake pipes- preventative treatment recommended

some surface corrosion to vehicle underside- preventative action recommended

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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MGY 666W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 39,493 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGY 666W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGY 666W registered?

MGY 666W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 8 October 1980.

Is MGY 666W safe to buy?

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