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UKH 188W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,693 mi
Last recorded103,693 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKH 188W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 103,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 103,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 3,362 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 3,362 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2011 471 miles

Diff. moves slightly on its mounts

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Heavily under silled on the chassis and body.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 471 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Diff. moves slightly on its mounts

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Heavily under silled on the chassis and body.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 21,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 19,120 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 19,120 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 15,284 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 15,195 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,684 miles

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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UKH 188W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UKH 188W, 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 UKH 188W registered?

UKH 188W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 April 1981.

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