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JKF 14P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,944 mi
Last recorded37,944 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKF 14P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 37,944 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security QUATER HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 3,791 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main / dipped beam confused (4.2.3 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2015 3,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres wearing on the outside edges

offside sill corroding

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 17 Jun 2014 3,284 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 3,014 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 2,956 miles

underbody and chassis corrosion

Fail 30 May 2012 2,951 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 2,902 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 2,693 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 2,691 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2007 2,466 miles
Fail 8 May 2007

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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JKF 14P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JKF 14P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKF 14P registered?

JKF 14P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 November 1975.

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The MOT history for JKF 14P shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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