MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,042 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Both front body supports bent
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap seal perished
Hazzard lights flash above the normal speed
Park brake performance on minimum limit of 18%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Seat belt not functioning as intended fails to return (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component likely to become detached wishbone front fixing has no locking device (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Rear fixing fixing has no locking device (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension component likely to become detached wishbone front fixing has no locking device (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Rear fixing fixing has no locking device (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front body supports bent
Clutch pipe rubbing on the rear carb fuel bowl
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Fuel cap seal perished
Fuel pipe pipe inadequately clipped or supported
Gear oil leaking onto the exhaust front pipe
Hazzard lights flash above the normal speed
Nearside front brake pipe rubbing on the starter motor main feed wire
Park brake performance on minimum limit of 18%
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?
Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JRR 82V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 39,493 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JRR 82V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JRR 82V registered?
JRR 82V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 4 July 1980.
Is JRR 82V safe to buy?
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