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UHJ 614W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,543 mi
Last recorded5,543 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 614W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 5,543 miles

underside covered in wax oil

Pass 10 Jun 2021 4,909 miles

flasher unit faulty

under side covered in thick wax oil

Pass 13 Aug 2019 4,262 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 4,262 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 3,824 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 3,824 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2010 3,707 miles

front brake pipes getting rusty

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 614W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 614W, 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

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What year was UHJ 614W registered?

UHJ 614W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 May 1981.

Is UHJ 614W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHJ 614W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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