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JFV 80N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,262 mi
Last recorded96,262 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFV 80N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 96,262 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 96,262 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 96,106 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 95,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 94,548 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 94,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 93,194 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 93,194 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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JFV 80N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 JFV 80N, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JFV 80N registered?

JFV 80N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 February 1975.

Is JFV 80N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFV 80N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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