CarVerify

Free Car Check

JNW 524V

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,690 mi
Last recorded76,690 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNW 524V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,690 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 76,557 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 76,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,185 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 76,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 75,194 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 75,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
Full Triumph Spitfire 1500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JNW 524V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,185 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JNW 524V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JNW 524V?

You can check the full history of JNW 524V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JNW 524V registered?

JNW 524V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is JNW 524V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNW 524V 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.

Does JNW 524V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JNW 524V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.