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JJT 468N

1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,972 mi
Last recorded9,972 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire 150057,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJT 468N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 9,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 9,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak has no damping effect (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak has no damping effect (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 9,003 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front floor pans corroded

front shock absorbers starting to weap

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Dec 2016 8,993 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing lower swivel joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front floor pans corroded

front shock absorbers starting to weap

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2015 8,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 8,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 7,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroaded

Fail 5 Dec 2014 7,000 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroaded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 5,715 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 5,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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JJT 468N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 57,623 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JJT 468N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JJT 468N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 7 June 1975.

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