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TJF 332X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,760 mi
Last recorded87,760 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJF 332X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 May 2012 87,760 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

ADVISE O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 May 2011 8,605 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 84,483 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 82,625 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 81,338 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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TJF 332X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 TJF 332X, 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 45 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 TJF 332X registered?

TJF 332X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 August 1981.

Is TJF 332X safe to buy?

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