MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,334 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 ()
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
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pump damp
Oil leak
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
Coolant leak
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust mount broken but exhasut still secure
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
1 rear brake slight imbalance. 2 o/s front brake slight ovality.
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)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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