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JCR 145L

1973 Triumph Spitfire MK4

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,233 mi
Last recorded61,233 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCR 145L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 61,233 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 61,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,177 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 61,142 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,142 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 60,979 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 60,873 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,790 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,779 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 60,774 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?

Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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JCR 145L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JCR 145L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JCR 145L registered?

JCR 145L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 21 May 1973.

Is JCR 145L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCR 145L 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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