MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,551 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
n/s and o/s floor pans corroded
n/s/r cill corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/r brake binding
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
exhaust noisy
rear silencer mounting bracket cracked
wing edges taped and under body corroded
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
exhaust noisy
rear silencer mounting bracket cracked
wing edges taped and under body corroded
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?
Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JFV 118N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 57,623 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFV 118N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JFV 118N registered?
JFV 118N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 13 March 1975.
Is JFV 118N safe to buy?
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