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JAP 810L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,253 mi
Last recorded43,253 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAP 810L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,253 miles

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

horn switch not in normal place but in reach of driver

Fail 2 Jul 2014 43,247 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

horn switch not in standard place

Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,109 miles

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

diff oil leak

diff/ rear axle noise

engine oil leak

offside front outer sill to body seam (front 'A' panel corroded and holed

Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,057 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,923 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,867 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,806 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,739 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,651 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 42,644 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Oil leak

both front trunions have been greased instead of of oiled

nearside outer sill has pop rivets under underseal along sill top

Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,565 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outriggers heavily corroded at body mountings (not prescribed area)

rear brakes out of balance

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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JAP 810L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 JAP 810L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JAP 810L registered?

JAP 810L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1973.

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