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JHP 959N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,266 mi
Last recorded26,266 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHP 959N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 26,266 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 26,253 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 26,127 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 25,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2010 25,862 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 23,871 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,534 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 21,040 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,421 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 383 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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JHP 959N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JHP 959N, 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 JHP 959N registered?

JHP 959N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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