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UCW 392X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,873 mi
Last recorded60,873 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCW 392X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2014 60,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,826 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 60,825 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,975 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 57,975 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,167 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 57,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 56,973 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal (others showing signs of corrosion)

oil leaks from engine gearbox and rear diff

side to side play in handbrake lever near excessive

slight binding on n/s rear wheel

slight play in both front steering rack joints

slight wear on both rear shockers

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2006 56,782 miles

front brake disc heavily corroded

noisr from engine near excessive

underbody heavily corroded and heavily undersealed

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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UCW 392X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UCW 392X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UCW 392X?

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What year was UCW 392X registered?

UCW 392X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is UCW 392X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCW 392X shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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