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JNO 236N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,889 mi
Last recorded99,889 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNO 236N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 99,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,638 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 99,631 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 99,497 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 99,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 99,411 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 99,409 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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JNO 236N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JNO 236N, 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.

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What year was JNO 236N registered?

JNO 236N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 March 1975.

Is JNO 236N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNO 236N shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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