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JRU 647V

2002 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,652 mi
Last recorded54,652 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Triumph Spitfire59,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRU 647V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 54,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 54,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 54,340 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 54,340 miles

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

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 52,899 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 52,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear parking brake low on effort

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,101 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,854 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,033 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,347 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,448 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,598 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,561 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 45,074 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 44,057 miles

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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JRU 647V is a 2002 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 59,545 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 JRU 647V, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JRU 647V registered?

JRU 647V is a 2002 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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