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JPW 303V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,040 mi
Last recorded86,040 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPW 303V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 86,040 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 85,968 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 85,894 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 85,795 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 85,619 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 85,434 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 85,305 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 85,279 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 85,275 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 85,270 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 85,261 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,247 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,222 miles

offside front inner sill corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2015 85,222 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 85,112 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 85,108 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 85,074 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all underbody components have light corrosion and heavily undersealed.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 85,070 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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JPW 303V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 JPW 303V, 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 JPW 303V?

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What year was JPW 303V registered?

JPW 303V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 January 1980.

Is JPW 303V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPW 303V shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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