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JOA 3W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

13,334 mi
Last recorded13,334 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOA 3W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2021 13,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight fluctuation

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack inner knuckles have play

Pass 4 Apr 2019 13,198 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 13,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 12,951 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 12,915 miles

Body has slight corrosion door by lock (6.1.B.2)

Fuel hose slightly damaged by filter (7.2.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 12,915 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Wipers won't turn off

Pass 1 Jun 2015 12,785 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pump damp

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2015 12,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pump damp

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 11,721 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 11,347 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhasut still secure

Fail 24 Apr 2012 11,345 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhasut still secure

Pass 19 Nov 2010 4,188 miles

1 rear brake slight imbalance. 2 o/s front brake slight ovality.

Fail 18 Nov 2010 4,188 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 rear brake slight imbalance. 2 o/s front brake slight ovality.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 304 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 304 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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JOA 3W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 JOA 3W, 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 JOA 3W registered?

JOA 3W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 March 1981.

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