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JHP 454V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,404 mi
Last recorded21,404 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHP 454V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,404 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 21,404 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 21,119 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,119 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2010 20,646 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 20,591 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 20,591 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 20,525 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Oct 2006 20,521 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 20,521 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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JHP 454V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 JHP 454V, 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 47 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 JHP 454V registered?

JHP 454V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 27 November 1979.

Is JHP 454V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHP 454V shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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