MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,233 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure
slight play in stering lower coupling
small hole in rear exhaust
steering creaking when turning
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJW 242W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,403cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 HJW 242W, 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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How do I check the history of HJW 242W?
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What year was HJW 242W registered?
HJW 242W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 October 1980.
Is HJW 242W safe to buy?
The MOT history for HJW 242W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HJW 242W have outstanding finance?
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