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NEA 101V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,671 mi
Last recorded25,671 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEA 101V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 25,671 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 24,812 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 23,512 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 22,542 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 21,758 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 20,319 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 19,517 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear and offside front tyres perishing

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Fail 17 May 2014 19,517 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear and offside front tyres perishing

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Pass 2 May 2013 18,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 May 2013 18,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 17,091 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 17,080 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear 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 May 2011 15,477 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 13,763 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 12,205 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 10,760 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 9,428 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,392 miles

22% inbalance at front brakes.

advise new headlamp on/off switch.

small hole at inter and rear exhausts, advise new.

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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NEA 101V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NEA 101V, 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 NEA 101V registered?

NEA 101V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 July 1980.

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