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JLB 900D

1966 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,391 mi
Last recorded76,391 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1966 Triumph Spitfire40,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLB 900D
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,391 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 76,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,358 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 76,354 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 76,343 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 76,312 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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JLB 900D is a 1966 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1966 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 40,787 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 JLB 900D, 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 60 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JLB 900D registered?

JLB 900D is a 1966 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 January 1966.

Is JLB 900D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLB 900D shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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