MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,598 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pedal has long travel
Front wheel bearings have slight play
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
petrol cap seal in poor condition
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
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GJM 709W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 GJM 709W, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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GJM 709W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 September 1980.
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