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PGC 72V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,327 mi
Last recorded90,327 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 72V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 90,327 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 89,231 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 88,714 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 88,714 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 88,277 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 88,277 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 87,996 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2010 87,996 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 87,133 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 87,121 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 84,603 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 84,591 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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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PGC 72V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PGC 72V, 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 PGC 72V registered?

PGC 72V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 March 1980.

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