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UNX 77X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,740 mi
Last recorded91,740 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNX 77X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 91,740 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 90,927 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 90,380 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 89,617 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 88,627 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 88,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.00% (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low offside (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing drivers (5.2.2a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,875 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 86,938 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 86,142 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside parking brake performance low

Fail 1 Oct 2013 85,070 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,070 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 83,467 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 83,438 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,543 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 81,697 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 81,677 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 80,983 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 80,983 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 80,436 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 79,702 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 79,702 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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UNX 77X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UNX 77X, 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 UNX 77X registered?

UNX 77X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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