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ROI 2565

1984 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,471 mi
Last recorded82,471 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1984 Triumph Spitfire67,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROI 2565
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 82,471 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 82,470 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Flexi Rubbing On Wheel

Offside Rear Flexi Rubbing on Wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,950 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 81,950 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 80,102 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 80,099 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 79,764 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,068 miles

2 bolts missing from half shaft attatchment to diff unit

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 79,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

2 bolts missing from half shaft attatchment to diff unit

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,922 miles

rear diff unit has two bolt missing from the drive shaft attatchment

slight binding on off side hand brake

Pass 25 Mar 2013 76,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering rack track rod inner ball play near side

Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,432 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 74,432 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 73,280 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 71,693 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 71,003 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 69,668 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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ROI 2565 is a 1984 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ROI 2565, 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 ROI 2565 registered?

ROI 2565 is a 1984 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 September 1984.

Is ROI 2565 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROI 2565 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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