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TJV 804J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,388 mi
Last recorded39,388 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJV 804J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 39,388 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 39,360 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 39,297 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 39,253 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 39,246 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake o/s low reading

Pass 20 May 2022 39,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 39,186 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 39,080 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 38,884 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 38,834 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,732 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 38,682 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,514 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 38,508 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 38,396 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 38,299 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,096 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 38,096 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,046 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 38,802 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 38,802 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,957 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,872 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 37,872 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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TJV 804J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 TJV 804J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TJV 804J?

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What year was TJV 804J registered?

TJV 804J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 December 1970.

Is TJV 804J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJV 804J shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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