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JGS 884N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,024 mi
Last recorded68,024 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGS 884N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,024 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 68,024 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 67,736 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides at front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,376 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides at front (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,971 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side both sides at front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 66,971 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side both sides at front (3.7.B.3)

noise from o/s/f wheel. suspect grease cap loose.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,554 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 66,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 66,327 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 66,308 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear shock bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 65,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 64,750 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 64,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 64,212 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in n/s track rod end

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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JGS 884N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 JGS 884N, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JGS 884N registered?

JGS 884N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 March 1975.

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