MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,679 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
front brake imbalance 24%
front lower panel starting to corrode
rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode
slight exhaust blow
suspension joint rubbers in poor condition
brake pipes starting to corrode
front lower panel starting to corrode
inner wheel arches starting to corrode
inner/outer sills starting to corrode
slight play front wheel bearings
slight play offside front lower ball joint
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
brake pipes starting to corrode
front lower panel starting to corrode
inner wheel arches starting to corrode
inner/outer sills starting to corrode
slight play front wheel bearings
slight play offside front lower ball joint
floor starting to corrode
inner wings starting to corrode
inner/outer sills starting to corrode
play in nearside front wheel bearing
upper sills starting to corrode
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
floor starting to corrode
inner wings starting to corrode
inner/outer sills starting to corrode
play in nearside front wheel bearing
upper sills starting to corrode
inner wheel arches starting to corrode
inner wings starting to corrode
inner/outer sills starting to corrode
slight play nearside front wheel bearing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
o/s outer sill rusty
road springs rusty
floor starting to corrode
front lower wings starting to corrode
oil leak
outer sills starting to corrode
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
floor starting to corrode
front lower wings starting to corrode
oil leak
outer sills starting to corrode
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
brake pipes greased
slight wear both front lower suspension trunnions
underbody getting rusty
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
brake pipes greased
slight wear both front lower suspension trunnions
underbody getting rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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JVC 805V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 805V, 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.
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JVC 805V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 November 1979.
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