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JPY 625W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,487 mi
Last recorded89,487 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPY 625W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 89,487 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 89,341 miles

rear inner wheel arches and rear valances corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 89,239 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level need top up (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration may require to attention (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leaking

n/s/f tyre inner edge slightly wearing worn

Pass 20 Aug 2015 89,058 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 89,058 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 88,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in boot n/s/r and o/s/r

front anti roll bar bushes perished

oil leak (dripping)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 88,919 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in boot n/s/r and o/s/r

front anti roll bar bushes perished

oil leak (dripping)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,767 miles

nsf top ball joint cover perished

oil pressure switch leaking

play in os ns steering rack inner joints

play osf nsf top ball joints

Pass 24 May 2012 88,425 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 87,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 87,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion thougth out

Fail 27 May 2010 87,318 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion thougth out

Pass 2 Jun 2009 86,743 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 86,131 miles

Oil leak

slight binding to offside rear brake

Pass 18 Apr 2007 86,049 miles

Oil leak

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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JPY 625W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JPY 625W, 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.

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What year was JPY 625W registered?

JPY 625W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 September 1980.

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