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UWU 714X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,080 mi
Last recorded67,080 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWU 714X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 67,080 miles

hazards lights not working on nearside

Fail 13 Aug 2021 67,080 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

hazards lights not working on nearside

Pass 10 Aug 2020 66,971 miles

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside HEADLAMP LENS IS HOLED

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE N/S FRONT HUB

Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,841 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,574 miles

Offside head lamp lens damaged

both rear tyres close to legal limit

oil leaks

play in both front hubs

Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,268 miles

BODY MOUNTINGS RUSTED

BULKHEAD RUSTED

O/S FRONT BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

O/S HEAD LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT HUBS

Pass 8 Aug 2016 66,036 miles

BULKHEAD RUSTED

O/S FRONT INNER ARCH IS RUSTED AND WEAK CLOSE TO A BODY MOUNTING

OIL LEAKS

PLAY IN THE N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,852 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,723 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,445 miles

Oil leak

corrosion starting close to body mountings

Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,281 miles

Oil leak

corrosion close to and around body mountings

o/s rear foot brake is slower to operate

various areas of welding

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,220 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 65,220 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,053 miles

alot of welding repairs all with a covering of black sealer

play in both front hubs

Pass 22 May 2009 64,707 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front crossmember slightly corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed in various places

Fail 22 May 2009 64,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front crossmember slightly corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed in various places

Fail 22 May 2008 64,117 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 64,117 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 64,002 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 63,479 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 63,479 miles

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

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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UWU 714X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UWU 714X, 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

How do I check the history of UWU 714X?

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What year was UWU 714X registered?

UWU 714X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is UWU 714X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWU 714X shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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