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JDE 188X

1982 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,959 mi
Last recorded32,959 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1982 Triumph Spitfire62,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDE 188X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 32,959 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 32,959 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 32,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 32,642 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 32,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 32,525 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,150 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 32,142 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,848 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 31,841 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight bind on n/s front brake

Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,610 miles

outer sills have chrome covers pop riveted over them!!

Fail 11 Aug 2009 31,595 miles

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

outer sills have chrome covers pop riveted over them!!

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,294 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,109 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,730 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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JDE 188X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 62,815 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 JDE 188X, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JDE 188X?

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What year was JDE 188X registered?

JDE 188X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is JDE 188X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDE 188X shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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