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JBJ 402N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,525 mi
Last recorded37,525 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBJ 402N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 37,525 miles

all tyres perished

drop link bushes perished

o/s/f door handel stiff

rear sill closing panels rusty

slight play in upper ball joints

Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,520 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 36,154 miles

Centre mounting broken off

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

Nearside track rod inner joint worn

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 36,154 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Centre mounting broken off

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

Nearside track rod inner joint worn

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,283 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,324 miles

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

oil leaks from rear of engine/rear of gearbox and differetial pinion seal

play in rear differential

slight play in nearside rack arm

Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust centre bracket insecure

slight play in nearside rack arm

Fail 30 Oct 2008 32,910 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust centre bracket insecure

slight play in nearside rack arm

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,918 miles

slight corrosion oto offside outer sill

slight play in nearside rack arm

Fail 30 Aug 2006 28,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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JBJ 402N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 JBJ 402N, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JBJ 402N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 June 1975.

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