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JDU 207V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,368 mi
Last recorded92,368 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDU 207V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 92,368 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 92,368 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 91,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 91,413 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 90,165 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 90,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 87,758 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 87,758 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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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JDU 207V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JDU 207V, 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 JDU 207V registered?

JDU 207V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 October 1979.

Is JDU 207V safe to buy?

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