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JOP 315P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,669 mi
Last recorded65,669 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOP 315P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 65,669 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 65,434 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 65,282 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) VERY STRONG ADVISE ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) VERY STRONG ADVISE ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

thick under seal on chassis

welding repairs on vehicle and corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2018 65,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) VERY STRONG ADVISE ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) VERY STRONG ADVISE ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

thick under seal on chassis

welding repairs on vehicle and corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2017 65,133 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

thick under seal on chassis

welding repairs and corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2017 65,121 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

thick under seal on chassis

welding repairs and corrosion on underneth of vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2016 64,968 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 64,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has slight cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 64,311 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 63,769 miles

Oil leak

drivers seat belt retract mechanism poor

Fail 13 Jul 2013 63,769 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat belt retract mechanism poor

Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,270 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,859 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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JOP 315P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JOP 315P, 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 JOP 315P registered?

JOP 315P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is JOP 315P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOP 315P shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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