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SRT 910W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

898,779 mi
Last recorded898,779 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRT 910W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 898,779 miles

front tyres worn on out side

Pass 13 Apr 2017 88,982 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 88,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 88,012 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 87,610 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 87,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,485 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 86,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,848 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,435 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 84,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,594 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 83,125 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 82,551 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 82,546 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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SRT 910W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SRT 910W, 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 SRT 910W registered?

SRT 910W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 May 1981.

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