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TLM 324W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,245 mi
Last recorded8,245 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLM 324W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 8,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 8,245 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 8,192 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 7,303 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 7,299 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 6,222 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 4,983 miles

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL RUSTY

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 4,143 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 3,936 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 3,712 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 2,818 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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TLM 324W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 TLM 324W, 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 TLM 324W registered?

TLM 324W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 June 1981.

Is TLM 324W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLM 324W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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