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JWJ 602W

1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Purple Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,787 mi
Last recorded2,787 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire 150039,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWJ 602W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 2,787 miles

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

reverse light in op

Fail 15 Aug 2022 2,779 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

hazard in op

o/s/rear brake hose fouling on shock absorber

reverse light in op

Pass 15 Jun 2009 2,546 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 2,465 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 2,465 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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JWJ 602W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Purple with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 39,493 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JWJ 602W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JWJ 602W registered?

JWJ 602W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 7 October 1980.

Is JWJ 602W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWJ 602W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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