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SHN 949X

1982 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,654 mi
Last recorded67,654 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1982 Triumph Spitfire62,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHN 949X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 67,654 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,574 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 66,462 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 66,462 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SHN 949X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 62,815 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 SHN 949X, 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 44 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 SHN 949X?

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What year was SHN 949X registered?

SHN 949X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 27 January 1982.

Is SHN 949X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHN 949X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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