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JDA 605W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,261 mi
Last recorded90,261 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDA 605W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 90,261 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 90,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,228 miles

ns inner sill/floor slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 90,225 miles

Driver's seat insecure floor corroded at 2 mtgs (6.2.A.1)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

ns inner sill/floor slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 90,193 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 90,193 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,245 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 90,038 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 89,705 miles

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

rad leaking

Fail 11 Jun 2008 89,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rad leaking

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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JDA 605W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 JDA 605W, 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 JDA 605W registered?

JDA 605W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 February 1981.

Is JDA 605W safe to buy?

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