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JIG 2963

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,820 mi
Last recorded56,820 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 2963
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,820 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,657 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 55,936 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 55,269 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,569 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,854 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 52,975 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 52,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 52,967 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,822 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 50,855 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,207 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 49,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 49,154 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 23 May 2006 49,055 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 49,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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JIG 2963 is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 JIG 2963, 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 45 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 JIG 2963 registered?

JIG 2963 is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is JIG 2963 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIG 2963 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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