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KJW 100W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,487 mi
Last recorded12,487 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJW 100W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 12,487 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 12,487 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 12,467 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 May 2015 12,040 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 12,040 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 11,410 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 11,399 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 11,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 11,078 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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KJW 100W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJW 100W, 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 KJW 100W registered?

KJW 100W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is KJW 100W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJW 100W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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