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JJJ 211P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,910 mi
Last recorded94,910 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJJ 211P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 94,910 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 94,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 89,965 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 89,965 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,711 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 89,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

advise electrics have attention, advise new fuse board

all rear suspension bushes have slight wear and movement

body and chassis heavily patched and welded

park brake travel long

tickover slightly fast

Fail 1 Jul 2009 89,164 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension bushes have slight wear and movement

body and chassis heavily patched and welded

park brake travel long

tickover slightly fast

Fail 2 Jun 2009 89,161 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all rear suspension bushes have slight wear and movement

body and chassis have been heavily patch welded

Pass 27 Apr 2007 88,920 miles

Battery insecure

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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JJJ 211P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JJJ 211P, 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 JJJ 211P registered?

JJJ 211P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 September 1975.

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