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UHJ 567W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,677 mi
Last recorded63,677 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 567W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 63,677 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2019 63,671 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,560 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,304 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 61,945 miles

nearside and offside rear inner quarters corroded but within 30cms of a prescibed area

nearside and offside steering rack ends have slight play

Fail 1 Jul 2011 61,942 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside rear inner quarters corroded but within 30cms of a prescibed area

nearside and offside steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,288 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 61,092 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 60,776 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 60,773 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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UHJ 567W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHJ 567W, 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 UHJ 567W registered?

UHJ 567W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is UHJ 567W safe to buy?

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