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JRA 638V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,107 mi
Last recorded1,107 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2006
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRA 638V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2006 1,107 miles

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

steering rack stiff and some play in o/s

vehicle corroding everywhere

Fail 26 Jan 2006 1,087 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

steering rack stiff and some play in o/s

vehicle corroding everywhere

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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JRA 638V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 JRA 638V, 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 JRA 638V?

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What year was JRA 638V registered?

JRA 638V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 April 1980.

Is JRA 638V safe to buy?

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