MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,107 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing
steering rack stiff and some play in o/s
vehicle corroding everywhere
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for JRA 638V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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