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VRW 70X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,611 mi
Last recorded45,611 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRW 70X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 45,611 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 45,600 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 45,564 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 45,448 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute when foot brake applied (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute when foot brake applied (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,374 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,188 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 45,075 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,012 miles

slight movement in o/s/f lower trunion

Fail 23 Jun 2014 44,994 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight movement in o/s/f lower trunion

Pass 19 Jul 2013 44,913 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 44,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,777 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,563 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s front lower trunions

Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,444 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 43,976 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,478 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s lower trunions

Fail 26 Apr 2007 43,467 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in o/s and n/s lower trunions

Pass 9 May 2006 42,869 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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VRW 70X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VRW 70X, 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 VRW 70X registered?

VRW 70X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 September 1981.

Is VRW 70X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRW 70X shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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