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BDJ 483N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

9,441 mi
Last recorded9,441 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDJ 483N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 9,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 9,176 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 8,582 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 8,045 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 7,807 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 7,502 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 7,502 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 7,088 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 7,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 6,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 6,370 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 6,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 6,075 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 5,747 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 5,466 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 5,138 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 4,587 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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BDJ 483N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 BDJ 483N, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BDJ 483N registered?

BDJ 483N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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