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JFB 481H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,556 mi
Last recorded75,556 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFB 481H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 75,556 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 74,945 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 74,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 73,939 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 73,226 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,107 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,771 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 72,515 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 71,917 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 71,461 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 70,980 miles

Nail in the nearside front tyre

Passenger mirror slightly loose fixings

Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,421 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 69,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 68,724 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,279 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,168 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 61,643 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 60,886 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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JFB 481H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 JFB 481H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JFB 481H registered?

JFB 481H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 May 1970.

Is JFB 481H safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFB 481H shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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