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UTA 68X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,431 mi
Last recorded46,431 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTA 68X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 46,431 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 46,166 miles

ALL TYRES UNDER INFLATED-INFLATED FOR TEST

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 46,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

ALL TYRES UNDER INFLATED-INFLATED FOR TEST

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 45,901 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,687 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 45,673 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 45,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,474 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust brkt broken

steering rubbers deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,086 miles

oil leaks (engine, gearbox, rear differential)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,715 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,289 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,845 miles

corrosion o/s front seat mntng

Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,372 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,063 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 43,063 miles

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

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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UTA 68X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 UTA 68X, 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 UTA 68X registered?

UTA 68X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is UTA 68X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTA 68X shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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