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UHJ 613W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,238 mi
Last recorded58,238 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 613W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 58,238 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 58,235 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster seized (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

hazard light not bright enough

Pass 5 Jun 2020 57,991 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 57,991 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 57,558 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 57,524 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 57,522 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,379 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 57,379 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to o/s and n/s boot floor

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 613W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Blue 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 UHJ 613W, 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 613W registered?

UHJ 613W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 April 1981.

Is UHJ 613W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHJ 613W 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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