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TDG 706X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

31,909 mi
Last recorded31,909 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDG 706X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 31,909 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 31,909 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 31,771 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 31,771 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,236 miles

advanced body corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2009 30,236 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advanced body corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,386 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 29,386 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 29,386 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 27,197 miles

carbs need attention

Fail 20 Dec 2006 27,197 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

boot floor holed

Pass 4 Aug 2005 26,618 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 26,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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TDG 706X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 TDG 706X, 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 TDG 706X registered?

TDG 706X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 August 1981.

Is TDG 706X safe to buy?

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