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JPM 796N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,634 mi
Last recorded13,634 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPM 796N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 13,634 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 13,420 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 12,922 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 12,350 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 11,009 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 10,679 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 9,325 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 8,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

HID headlights fitted

Pass 31 May 2011 2,928 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 2,924 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 May 2010 959 miles

O/S/F wheel and tyre very close to the suspension on full lock

Slight binding on both front wheels

Fail 5 Aug 2008 75,378 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,378 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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JPM 796N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JPM 796N, 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 JPM 796N registered?

JPM 796N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is JPM 796N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPM 796N shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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