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JVC 701V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,825 mi
Last recorded94,825 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVC 701V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 94,825 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 94,340 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 94,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 93,798 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 93,559 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,978 miles

hand brake just met minimum effort

Fail 20 Jul 2015 92,970 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 92,427 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2013 91,882 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 91,849 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 91,229 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 88,663 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracks in tread

Pass 14 Feb 2007 88,647 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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JVC 701V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JVC 701V, 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

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What year was JVC 701V registered?

JVC 701V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is JVC 701V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVC 701V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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