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UFS 120V

1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,727 mi
Last recorded13,727 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire 150039,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFS 120V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2017 13,727 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 13,544 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 12,829 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s/r brake rubbing

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2009 7,582 miles

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

near side rear tyre perished.

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 5,110 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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UFS 120V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 39,493 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UFS 120V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UFS 120V registered?

UFS 120V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 11 June 1980.

Is UFS 120V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFS 120V shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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