MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
surface corrosion too both rear outer sills. †n/s/f tyre tread on limit. †o/s/f tyre tread low. †rotational knock n/s/r wheel. †handbrake return spring broken n/s/r. †slight binding o/s/f wheel. †oil leak. †gearbox noisy.
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
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JJA 518V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 JJA 518V, 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.
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What year was JJA 518V registered?
JJA 518V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 March 1980.
Is JJA 518V safe to buy?
The MOT history for JJA 518V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does JJA 518V have outstanding finance?
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