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JRW 310V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,061 mi
Last recorded4,061 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRW 310V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 4,061 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 98,561 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,219 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 86,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

parking brake lever travel high

slight uneven release on rear brakes

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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JRW 310V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 JRW 310V, 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 47 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 JRW 310V?

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What year was JRW 310V registered?

JRW 310V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 December 1979.

Is JRW 310V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRW 310V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JRW 310V have outstanding finance?

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