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JGB 180L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,158 mi
Last recorded88,158 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGB 180L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 88,158 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 88,158 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 May 2008 87,448 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 87,137 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 87,137 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2006 86,621 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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JGB 180L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JGB 180L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JGB 180L registered?

JGB 180L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 May 1973.

Is JGB 180L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGB 180L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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