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SVC 706W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,849 mi
Last recorded83,849 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVC 706W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,849 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 83,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 83,825 miles

Coolant leak Radiator bottom hose connection ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2018 83,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Radiator bottom hose connection ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,799 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 83,799 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,645 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2016 83,645 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing pin missing (3.5.1l)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 83,522 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 83,519 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 83,457 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 82,251 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 80,828 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 80,824 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 80,778 miles

slight play in nearside front steering rack

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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SVC 706W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SVC 706W, 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 SVC 706W registered?

SVC 706W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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