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PGE 443V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Cream Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

12,884 mi
Last recorded12,884 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGE 443V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 12,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 12,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 12,882 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 12,336 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 12,336 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 12,236 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

very slight bind at offside front brake

Fail 16 Jun 2015 12,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Oil leak

very slight bind at offside front brake

Pass 22 May 2012 12,166 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 12,149 miles

slight play in offside front steering drum stick

Fail 28 Apr 2008 12,149 miles

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

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)

slight play in offside front steering drum stick

Fail 16 Apr 2007 11,435 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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 11,435 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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PGE 443V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Cream 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 PGE 443V, 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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PGE 443V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1980.

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