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JBK 739P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,898 mi
Last recorded25,898 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBK 739P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 25,898 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 25,884 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 25,822 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 3 Jul 2010 25,748 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 25,648 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,283 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 24,246 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 21,568 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 21,568 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2006 19,842 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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JBK 739P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JBK 739P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBK 739P registered?

JBK 739P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is JBK 739P safe to buy?

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