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JKT 649L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,648 mi
Last recorded63,648 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKT 649L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 63,648 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 63,620 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,359 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

complete underbody covered in underseal

front anti-roll bar bushes split and worn

offside front floor corroded

oil leaks

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 8 Oct 2011 62,681 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

complete underbody covered in underseal

front anti-roll bar bushes split and worn

offside front floor corroded

oil leaks

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,615 miles

oil leaks

under body rusted

Fail 8 Sep 2010 62,605 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

oil leaks

under body rusted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Substantial welding of part panels and patches but all visually solid

Pass 29 Aug 2008 62,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 62,285 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,112 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2006 61,975 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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JKT 649L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JKT 649L, 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 JKT 649L registered?

JKT 649L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 June 1973.

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