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JVL 862V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,171 mi
Last recorded68,171 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVL 862V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,171 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,774 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 67,774 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 67,592 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Both top steering ball joint boots deteriorating

Lift / play in both lower steering trunion joints

Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,527 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Lift / play in both front lower steering trunion joints

Pass 12 Sep 2014 67,440 miles

Both rear tyres & o/s/f tyre worn low

Play in both lower steering trunion joints

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,398 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,186 miles

Both rear tyre worn low

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,822 miles

Play in both front steering lower trunion joints

Side play in parking brake lever

Fail 19 Sep 2011 66,822 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Play in both front steering lower trunion joints

Side play in parking brake lever

Pass 30 Sep 2010 66,312 miles

Wear in low steering trunion joints

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,707 miles

Both front low trunion joints worn

Pass 6 Oct 2008 64,829 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 64,829 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 64,819 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 64,025 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 63,032 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 63,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 62,130 miles

Cutts in tread o/s/f tyre

Play in n/s/f wheel bearing

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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JVL 862V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JVL 862V, 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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What year was JVL 862V registered?

JVL 862V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 September 1979.

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