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JHO 891N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,086 mi
Last recorded76,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHO 891N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,086 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 76,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,888 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,620 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,444 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 75,444 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 75,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust fouling transmission tunnnel but secure

Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,266 miles

exhaust fouling transmission tunnnel but secure

Pass 20 Jun 2012 75,159 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 74,897 miles

welding quality generally poor brake pipes routed very untidy exhaust fouling on bodywork although secure

Pass 10 Jun 2010 74,568 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 74,383 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 73,991 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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JHO 891N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 JHO 891N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHO 891N registered?

JHO 891N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1975.

Is JHO 891N safe to buy?

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