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VOO 763W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,298 mi
Last recorded39,298 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOO 763W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 39,298 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,006 miles

Fuel hoses perishing at the carb

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 39,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel hoses perishing at the carb

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 38,715 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 38,313 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,937 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 11 May 2015 37,688 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 37,525 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,097 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2012 36,820 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 36,820 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 36,449 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 36,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 May 2008 36,025 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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VOO 763W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VOO 763W, 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 VOO 763W registered?

VOO 763W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 27 April 1981.

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