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JJY 436P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,929 mi
Last recorded5,929 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJY 436P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 5,929 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering lock only works one way

Steering rack mounts worn

Fail 14 Sep 2017 5,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering lock only works one way

Steering rack mounts worn

Pass 22 Sep 2016 5,690 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s n/s/r hub bushes worn

steering rack rubber mounts worn

Fail 16 Sep 2016 5,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s n/s/r hub bushes worn

steering rack rubber mounts worn

Pass 27 Oct 2015 5,657 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 5,657 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 5,423 miles

gearbox slight oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2014 5,423 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

gearbox slight oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 5,226 miles

both track rod end dust covers split - still preventing the ingress of dirt

fuel hose perished

o/s rear brake grabbing

oil leak

rear differential leaking

slight play in both steering arms

underside/chassis covered by underseal

Fail 11 Oct 2013 5,226 miles

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

both track rod end dust covers split - still preventing the ingress of dirt

fuel hose perished

o/s rear brake grabbing

oil leak

rear differential leaking

slight play in both steering arms

underside/chassis covered by underseal

Pass 12 Oct 2012 4,858 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 4,705 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 4,705 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 4,599 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 4,494 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 4,494 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 4,444 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 4,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 4,368 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 4,186 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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JJY 436P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 JJY 436P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JJY 436P registered?

JJY 436P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 March 1976.

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