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JHP 436V

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,038 mi
Last recorded74,038 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHP 436V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,038 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 74,035 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 71,811 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 71,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,638 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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JHP 436V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,185 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JHP 436V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JHP 436V registered?

JHP 436V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 24 October 1979.

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