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JOK 834W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,062 mi
Last recorded72,062 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOK 834W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,062 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 71,997 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,872 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 71,867 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,867 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2012 71,867 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2007 71,603 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 71,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all wheel rims are bent-esp o/s/r

both front flexi hoses spring covers in poor condition and in need of attention

both rear flexi hoses are hard to assess due to manufactures protective covers

both rear suspension arms to floor/chassis mounts appear weak

engine very oily

front brake pads appear very low

o/s/f sill to floor holed & corroded

rear fog lights fitted-no switch found

Pass 13 Apr 2006 70,561 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 70,561 miles

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

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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JOK 834W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 JOK 834W, 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.

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What year was JOK 834W registered?

JOK 834W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 April 1981.

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