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JLB 824N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

108,469 mi
Last recorded108,469 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLB 824N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 108,469 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 98,461 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 108,402 miles

n/s mirror insecure

slight play in rack mounts

Fail 15 Sep 2017 108,401 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

n/s mirror insecure

slight play in rack mounts

Pass 30 Aug 2016 8,364 miles

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

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

SLIGHT LEAKS TO FRONT+REAR EXHAUSTS

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH STEERING RACK MOUNTS

Fail 30 Aug 2016 8,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

SLIGHT LEAKS TO FRONT+REAR EXHAUSTS

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH STEERING RACK MOUNTS

Pass 7 Jul 2008 5,344 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 8,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 8,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 8,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 8,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front fog lamp not working, nearside rear boot floor corroded

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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JLB 824N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 JLB 824N, 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 JLB 824N registered?

JLB 824N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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