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JDJ 616K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

10,749 mi
Last recorded10,749 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDJ 616K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 10,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 10,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 10,537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 10,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion nearside rear inner arch

Pass 2 Dec 2020 8,961 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 7,198 miles

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose rubbing on drive shaft

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 May 2019 7,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose rubbing on drive shaft

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 5,986 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 4,447 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 3,434 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 2,125 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 592 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f wheel bearing is slighly ruff

Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,068 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 96,881 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 95,404 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 94,141 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 92,912 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 92,763 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

boot full of materials

engine reving high

front no plate damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2006 92,438 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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JDJ 616K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 JDJ 616K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JDJ 616K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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