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TSF 32V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,580 mi
Last recorded4,580 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSF 32V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 4,580 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 4,580 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 4,194 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 4,018 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 3,857 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 3,728 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 3,548 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 3,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 3,018 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 2,820 miles

both track rod end ball joint dust covers starting to crack

fuel cap seal starting to crack

slight movement in top of steering colume

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 8 May 2013 2,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

both track rod end ball joint dust covers starting to crack

fuel cap seal starting to crack

slight movement in top of steering colume

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2012 1,875 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 1,197 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 461 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 98,413 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 98,413 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 96,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 94,650 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 94,639 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2006

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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TSF 32V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 TSF 32V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TSF 32V registered?

TSF 32V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 March 1980.

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