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OLX 919W

1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,935 mi
Last recorded73,935 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire 150039,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLX 919W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 73,935 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 73,935 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 73,896 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 73,055 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 73,008 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

rear diff oil leaks

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

slight play in both front wheel bearings

underside of car corroded

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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OLX 919W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OLX 919W, 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 OLX 919W registered?

OLX 919W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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