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JKH 905L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

338 mi
Last recorded338 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 905L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 338 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 99,512 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 99,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 97,975 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 96,765 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 95,295 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 95,295 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 93,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 93,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 91,470 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 90,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2011

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 85,823 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 82,244 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,330 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 77,628 miles

both rear brake hoses showing signs of age

Pass 16 Jun 2006 73,306 miles

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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JKH 905L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 JKH 905L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JKH 905L registered?

JKH 905L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 April 1973.

Is JKH 905L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKH 905L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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