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JPW 62L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,499 mi
Last recorded73,499 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPW 62L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,499 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 73,145 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,448 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 72,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,445 miles

play both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,930 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 May 2011 69,780 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

wipers not clearing screen very well

Pass 25 May 2010 68,197 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2009 65,900 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 64,044 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2007 63,614 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 59,565 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

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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JPW 62L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JPW 62L, 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

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What year was JPW 62L registered?

JPW 62L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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The MOT history for JPW 62L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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