MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,911 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Rear exhaust rubbers perished
offside front tyre has some damage to tread
offside front wheel binding slightly
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JMY 972V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 JMY 972V, 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 JMY 972V registered?
JMY 972V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 June 1980.
Is JMY 972V safe to buy?
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