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JDE 261E

1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,472 mi
Last recorded10,472 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK336,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDE 261E
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1967
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 10,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 12 Oct 2016 10,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Aug 2015 10,033 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 9,302 miles

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brakes 22% out of balance

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 8 Jul 2011 7,959 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 7,959 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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JDE 261E is a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 36,383 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 MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JDE 261E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 59 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JDE 261E registered?

JDE 261E is a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 2 June 1967.

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