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TFP 666X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

20,331 mi
Last recorded20,331 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFP 666X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 20,331 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 20,329 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 20,065 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 20,054 miles

Nearside 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 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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 20,030 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 20,030 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,008 miles

Slight binding- offside front brake

Fail 10 Mar 2015 20,008 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Slight binding- offside front brake

Pass 19 Apr 2014 19,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perrished on inner sidewall

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 6 Apr 2013 19,935 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,911 miles

Possible intermittant fault with hazzard lights switch

RECOMMEND REPLACE....Nearside rear tyre. (inner sidewall starting to split)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 19,911 miles

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

Possible intermittant fault with hazzard lights switch

RECOMMEND REPLACE....Nearside rear tyre. (inner sidewall starting to split)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 19,851 miles

Front brakes imballance to limit. (lower effort- offside)

Nearside bonett-close locating device sticks making bonett dificult to open.

Nearside rear fog light inop

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Possible intermittant fault with hazzard lights / nearside rear op.

Slight play in nearside steering rod

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,851 miles

Front brakes imballance to limit. (lower effort- offside)

Nearside bonett-close locating device sticks making bonett dificult to open.

Nearside rear fog light inop

Possible intermittant fault with hazzard lights / nearside rear op.

Slight play in nearside steering rod

Pass 10 Apr 2010 19,806 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 19,763 miles

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

slight play o/s/f lower swivel

Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,732 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,520 miles

slight wear o/s/f lower trunion

Pass 8 Apr 2006 19,291 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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TFP 666X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TFP 666X, 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 TFP 666X registered?

TFP 666X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 August 1981.

Is TFP 666X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFP 666X shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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