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UHJ 92W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,387 mi
Last recorded46,387 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 92W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,387 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 46,257 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 46,049 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 46,049 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 45,594 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 44,878 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,666 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 44,580 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 44,580 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

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 92W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 92W, 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 92W registered?

UHJ 92W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 February 1981.

Is UHJ 92W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHJ 92W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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