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VAC 112X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,611 mi
Last recorded62,611 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAC 112X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 62,611 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 62,482 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 62,174 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 61,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 60,917 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 60,038 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 58,552 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 57,665 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 57,068 miles

Slight play in both front lower trunions

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 May 2017 57,068 miles

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

Slight play in both front lower trunions

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 May 2016 56,648 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 56,640 miles

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 May 2015 55,779 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 55,119 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 54,582 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 54,201 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,232 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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VAC 112X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VAC 112X, 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 VAC 112X registered?

VAC 112X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 August 1981.

Is VAC 112X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAC 112X shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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