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JBX 432N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Maroon Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,432 mi
Last recorded54,432 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBX 432N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2019 54,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

hole in floor outside prescribed area nearside

Pass 27 Jun 2018 53,895 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 53,868 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2014 53,797 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 53,512 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 53,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2012 53,450 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 53,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,521 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 53,499 miles

underside of car heavley undersealed

Fail 20 Oct 2006 53,210 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 53,210 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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JBX 432N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Maroon with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JBX 432N, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JBX 432N registered?

JBX 432N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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