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JNJ 751L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,549 mi
Last recorded43,549 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 751L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 43,549 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 43,547 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,536 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 43,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,518 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,511 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,505 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 43,404 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,482 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 43,482 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,455 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,403 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 43,351 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,305 miles

All tyres starting to perish on sidewalls recommend replacement.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,221 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 43,168 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,076 miles

parking brake travel high † †o/s head lamp pattern poor

Pass 28 Jun 2005 42,976 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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JNJ 751L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JNJ 751L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JNJ 751L?

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What year was JNJ 751L registered?

JNJ 751L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 April 1973.

Is JNJ 751L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNJ 751L shows 18 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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