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JJW 315N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,763 mi
Last recorded93,763 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJW 315N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 93,763 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 93,264 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 93,264 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear silences (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,920 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 92,612 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,966 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 91,453 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 91,453 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 90,616 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 90,613 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 90,441 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 May 2010 90,437 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2009 90,216 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2008 89,767 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

battery loose

Fail 7 May 2008 89,766 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

battery loose

Pass 8 May 2007 89,304 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 88,853 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 88,853 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 88,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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JJW 315N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JJW 315N, 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 JJW 315N registered?

JJW 315N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 May 1975.

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