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JOA 780W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,149 mi
Last recorded85,149 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOA 780W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2020 85,149 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 85,124 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 85,081 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 85,002 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 84,903 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 84,727 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 84,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 780W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 780W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JOA 780W?

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What year was JOA 780W registered?

JOA 780W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 March 1981.

Is JOA 780W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOA 780W shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JOA 780W have outstanding finance?

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