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JMT 804P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,912 mi
Last recorded5,912 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMT 804P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 5,912 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2026 5,912 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2008 5,854 miles

slight binding to offside front brake

Pass 14 Apr 2007 5,460 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 5,458 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

welding repairs been made to underbody in various places

Pass 2 Nov 2005 5,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

surface rust chassis rails

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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JMT 804P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 JMT 804P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JMT 804P?

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What year was JMT 804P registered?

JMT 804P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is JMT 804P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMT 804P 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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