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SPP 978W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,136 mi
Last recorded80,136 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPP 978W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2010 80,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

offside steering arm has play at inner joint

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside steering arm has play at inner joint

Pass 25 Apr 2007 80,080 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 79,929 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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SPP 978W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 SPP 978W, 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 45 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 SPP 978W?

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What year was SPP 978W registered?

SPP 978W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 February 1981.

Is SPP 978W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPP 978W 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.

Does SPP 978W have outstanding finance?

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