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SRE 811W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,325 mi
Last recorded76,325 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRE 811W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 76,325 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 76,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 75,739 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 75,739 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 75,612 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 75,343 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 75,008 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,661 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 74,105 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 72,926 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,138 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight play both front track rods

Fail 8 Oct 2013 71,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight play both front track rods

Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,943 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 68,923 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,033 miles

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,934 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,280 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 59,343 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 57,675 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 55,247 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 48,352 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 48,352 miles

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

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SRE 811W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SRE 811W, 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.

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What year was SRE 811W registered?

SRE 811W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 June 1981.

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The MOT history for SRE 811W shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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