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JDH 296J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,135 mi
Last recorded32,135 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDH 296J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 32,135 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 32,095 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 32,035 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 32,012 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 31,657 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in hand brake lever

slight smoke from tailpipe at idle

Pass 28 May 2013 30,957 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 30,499 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,658 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,648 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 28,643 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,265 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 27,262 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,950 miles

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 14 Jun 2007 24,943 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

wipers not parking correctly

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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JDH 296J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 JDH 296J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JDH 296J registered?

JDH 296J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 September 1970.

Is JDH 296J safe to buy?

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