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TPW 536W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

6,735 mi
Last recorded6,735 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPW 536W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 6,735 miles

Both rear floors have been repaired

Offside front floor corroded

Oil leaks engine,gearbox & rear diff

Fail 22 Jun 2022 6,733 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted Fouling rear shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear floors have been repaired

Hazard switch not working

Nearside Rear Security clip missing

Offside Rear Security clip missing

Offside front floor corroded

Oil leaks engine,gearbox & rear diff

Pass 12 May 2021 6,055 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 5,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s front steering rack gaiter becoming perished

Pass 17 May 2019 4,400 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 3,941 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 3,435 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 2,938 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 2,938 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet by front of carb (7.2.3)

Offside Front Fuel pipe excessively chafed under bonnet (7.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 2,402 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 2,135 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 1,575 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 1,060 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 660 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 53 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 99,703 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 99,197 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 98,407 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 98,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 97,737 miles

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

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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TPW 536W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TPW 536W, 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 TPW 536W registered?

TPW 536W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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