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GJM 709W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,598 mi
Last recorded76,598 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJM 709W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,598 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 76,598 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,892 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 72,854 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 72,339 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 72,339 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 69,002 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 69,002 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 67,232 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 67,232 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 66,381 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 64,841 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 64,841 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,004 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 64,001 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 63,225 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 62,591 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 62,409 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 62,398 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 62,320 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 62,308 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 62,025 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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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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What year was GJM 709W registered?

GJM 709W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 September 1980.

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