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JOH 960L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,257 mi
Last recorded75,257 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOH 960L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,257 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 75,059 miles

off side front wing deteriorating wing edge rusting

Fail 20 Aug 2010 74,760 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 74,760 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 74,592 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 74,424 miles

Centre Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 74,424 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,221 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 74,073 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 73,348 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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JOH 960L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JOH 960L, 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 JOH 960L?

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What year was JOH 960L registered?

JOH 960L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 June 1973.

Is JOH 960L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOH 960L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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