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JFM 407J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,408 mi
Last recorded40,408 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFM 407J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 40,408 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 40,312 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 40,231 miles

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

rear body has corrosion nearside and offside

Pass 4 May 2013 40,114 miles

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

rear floor weak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 40,035 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 39,835 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,746 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advisory offside rear brake perfomance is very low

nsf anti roll bar bolt/stud normal nut fitted advise locking nut

Fail 6 Jul 2009 39,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,553 miles

horn need looking at

Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,128 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 38,116 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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JFM 407J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JFM 407J, 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 JFM 407J registered?

JFM 407J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is JFM 407J safe to buy?

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