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JJM 801W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,143 mi
Last recorded55,143 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJM 801W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 55,143 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,130 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,117 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,114 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

front no plate faded

Fail 25 Feb 2010 55,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

front no plate faded

Pass 17 Nov 2007 55,111 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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JJM 801W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JJM 801W, 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.

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What year was JJM 801W registered?

JJM 801W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is JJM 801W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJM 801W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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