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SRJ 187X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,057 mi
Last recorded58,057 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRJ 187X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 58,057 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,960 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 57,960 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,883 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 57,883 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 57,698 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,431 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,245 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 5,663 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,021 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 56,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,687 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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SRJ 187X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SRJ 187X, 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

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What year was SRJ 187X registered?

SRJ 187X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is SRJ 187X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRJ 187X shows 12 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 SRJ 187X have outstanding finance?

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