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JBD 379L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,124 mi
Last recorded7,124 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBD 379L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 7,124 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 6,952 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 6,649 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 6,440 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 6,274 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 6,374 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 5,864 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 5,840 miles

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

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

offside front tyre starting to crack

Fail 6 Jul 2011 5,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 27 Jul 2005 5,809 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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JBD 379L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JBD 379L, 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 JBD 379L registered?

JBD 379L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is JBD 379L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBD 379L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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