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JFV 118N

1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,551 mi
Last recorded72,551 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire 150057,623 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFV 118N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2018 72,551 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 69,852 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,566 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 67,556 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,076 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,835 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 60,835 miles

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.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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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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