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PNU 42W

1984 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

11,234 mi
Last recorded11,234 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1984 Triumph Spitfire67,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNU 42W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 11,234 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 11,232 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 11,232 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 11,082 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 10,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 10,440 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 9,064 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 7,503 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 6,290 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 3,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 1,689 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 99,077 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 97,477 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 95,324 miles

Both seats loose in rails

Exhaust blow from rear silencer

Front brake pads appear low

Hole in boot floor

Petrol filler cap seal perishing

Various oil leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2008 90,715 miles

Exhaust front pipe blowing slightly.

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 90,715 miles

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust front pipe blowing slightly.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 86,261 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

REAR SILENCER O RING PERISHED

Pass 27 Mar 2006 10,267 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 10,267 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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PNU 42W is a 1984 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1984 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 67,565 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 PNU 42W, 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 42 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PNU 42W registered?

PNU 42W is a 1984 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 March 1984.

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