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JVC 805V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,679 mi
Last recorded70,679 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVC 805V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 70,679 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 70,677 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 70,553 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 70,544 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,921 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 68,904 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,946 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 67,928 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 67,801 miles

inner wheel arches starting to corrode

inner wings starting to corrode

inner/outer sills starting to corrode

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 67,790 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,546 miles

floor starting to corrode

front lower wings starting to corrode

oil leak

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 17 Sep 2009 67,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 66,825 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

slight wear both front lower suspension trunnions

underbody getting rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2008 66,787 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 65,369 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 65,369 miles

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)

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JVC 805V registered?

JVC 805V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 November 1979.

Is JVC 805V safe to buy?

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