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JOJ 474N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,435 mi
Last recorded83,435 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOJ 474N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 83,435 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 83,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,609 miles

n/s door panel on seat with handles

numerous plates welded in boot

o/f door checkstrap not fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2014 82,609 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 82,243 miles

Off side and near side rear tyre side wall perished.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 93,163 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 928,321 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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JOJ 474N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 JOJ 474N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JOJ 474N registered?

JOJ 474N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 March 1975.

Is JOJ 474N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOJ 474N shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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