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VHA 591X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,948 mi
Last recorded12,948 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHA 591X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 12,948 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 12,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 12,535 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 12,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 12,078 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 11,787 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 11,787 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 11,540 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 11,516 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 10,892 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,606 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 10,606 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 10,296 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 10,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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VHA 591X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VHA 591X, 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 VHA 591X registered?

VHA 591X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is VHA 591X safe to buy?

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