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MJM 150N

1981 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

90,015 mi
Last recorded90,015 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJM 150N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 90,015 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear lower tie bar prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 89,810 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 89,411 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 89,113 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 88,802 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 88,798 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,638 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,475 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 88,200 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 87,860 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 87,462 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,690 miles

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

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

exhaust blow from front joint

oil leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2014 87,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside rear floor to wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,257 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 86,776 miles

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

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

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

radiator poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,559 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 86,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 86,059 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,766 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 81,279 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 80,709 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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MJM 150N is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MJM 150N, 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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MJM 150N is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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