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JKF 304P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,740 mi
Last recorded41,740 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKF 304P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 41,740 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 41,736 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,732 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,713 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,683 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 41,683 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,603 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 41,576 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 41,560 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 41,556 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 41,482 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 May 2010 41,482 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 May 2009 41,445 miles

all brake pipes and floors heavily undersealed and greased

Pass 12 May 2008 41,378 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 41,359 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 41,251 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 41,251 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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 304P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 304P, 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 304P registered?

JKF 304P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 October 1975.

Is JKF 304P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKF 304P shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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