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OPV 598W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

21,597 mi
Last recorded21,597 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPV 598W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 21,597 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 17,618 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 14,287 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front anti rollbar mount on suspension arm cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2022 11,015 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 7,467 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 5,994 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 4,986 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 4,611 miles

Nearside seat belt anchorage area started to corrode

Offside seat belt area has started to corrode

Pass 13 Nov 2017 674 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 96,633 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 92,020 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 86,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,040 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 80,004 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 73,141 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 73,094 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 66,229 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,626 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 55,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 47,775 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 47,775 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,432 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,631 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 33,562 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,945 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 21,950 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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OPV 598W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OPV 598W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OPV 598W?

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What year was OPV 598W registered?

OPV 598W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 October 1980.

Is OPV 598W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPV 598W shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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