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JFJ 64V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

11,280 mi
Last recorded11,280 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFJ 64V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 11,280 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake high

Pass 5 Oct 2022 11,257 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox & diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake high

Pass 14 Oct 2021 11,172 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake high

Pass 5 Oct 2020 11,114 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 11,111 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 11,083 miles

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

Rear hazards dim

Pass 5 Oct 2017 10,960 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 10,837 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 10,808 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 10,642 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leaks

Fail 14 Oct 2014 10,632 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leaks

Pass 15 Oct 2013 10,616 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2013 10,616 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2012 10,420 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 10,416 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 10,343 miles

hazard flashing a bit fast

Pass 7 Oct 2010 10,250 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 10,249 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 10,107 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 10,106 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2008 10,096 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 10,096 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 10,087 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 10,087 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside wiper arm weak not allowing full contact of wiper blade to screen

Pass 7 Oct 2006 10,080 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 10,073 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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JFJ 64V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 JFJ 64V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JFJ 64V registered?

JFJ 64V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 April 1980.

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