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JBD 235N

1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,956 mi
Last recorded77,956 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire 150057,623 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBD 235N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 May 2009 77,956 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jun 2007 77,605 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Oct 2005 76,812 miles

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

front number plate discoloured

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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JBD 235N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 57,623 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBD 235N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JBD 235N registered?

JBD 235N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 14 May 1975.

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