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NMJ 394V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,962 mi
Last recorded29,962 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMJ 394V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 29,962 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 29,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 29,338 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 29,317 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front Wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,741 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 26,960 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 23,796 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 20,942 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 20,920 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,935 miles

Wheel bearing play in both front bearings

Pass 7 Mar 2014 15,519 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 13,892 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 7 Sep 2011 11,466 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 11,466 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 9,906 miles

side play in h/brake lever

Pass 21 Sep 2009 8,777 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 8,757 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 7,980 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 7,408 miles

passenger door mech.showing signs of wear,recommend further investigation.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 6,925 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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NMJ 394V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 NMJ 394V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NMJ 394V registered?

NMJ 394V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 June 1980.

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