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JNB 851

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,344 mi
Last recorded55,344 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNB 851
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 55,344 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,073 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,848 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 54,848 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,670 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 54,404 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 54,396 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,121 miles

n/s/rear foot and handbrake slightly low performance

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,879 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,676 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 53,676 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,662 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,616 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 53,616 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,597 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 2,032 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 2,007 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 1,910 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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JNB 851 is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JNB 851, 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 JNB 851 registered?

JNB 851 is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 December 1971.

Is JNB 851 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNB 851 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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