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JLE 384K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,430 mi
Last recorded20,430 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLE 384K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 20,430 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 18,593 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 17,316 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 15,145 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 14,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunion Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 14,016 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 11,311 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 10,603 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 10,593 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 10,286 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

OVER SIZED COIL SPRINGS FITTED TO FRONT

Fail 6 Jul 2012 10,279 miles

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

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)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

OVER SIZED COIL SPRINGS FITTED TO FRONT

Pass 4 Aug 2011 10,262 miles

crack in n/s of windscreen.

o/s wiper slightly torn.

Pass 14 Jul 2005 10,030 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 10,030 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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JLE 384K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 JLE 384K, 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 55 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 JLE 384K registered?

JLE 384K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 27 August 1971.

Is JLE 384K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLE 384K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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