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JDS 985N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,527 mi
Last recorded60,527 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDS 985N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 60,527 miles

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 27 May 2010 60,527 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 6 May 2009 60,495 miles

Oil leak

damp around rear diff

rear brake application uneven

Fail 5 May 2009 60,494 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

damp around rear diff

rear brake application uneven

Pass 19 May 2008 60,439 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 5 May 2007 59,293 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 58,948 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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JDS 985N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 JDS 985N, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JDS 985N registered?

JDS 985N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 March 1975.

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