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JRR 82V

1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

40,042 mi
Last recorded40,042 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire 150039,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRR 82V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 40,042 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 40,005 miles

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))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 39,508 miles

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%

Fail 17 Nov 2022 39,493 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,740 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,238 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 33,238 miles

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.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JRR 82V registered?

JRR 82V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 4 July 1980.

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