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JMY 972V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,911 mi
Last recorded77,911 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMY 972V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,911 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 77,900 miles

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 ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 77,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 77,463 miles

offside front tyre has some damage to tread

offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2006 76,985 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 76,985 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 76,856 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JMY 972V?

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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?

The MOT history for JMY 972V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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