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JRD 822P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,421 mi
Last recorded37,421 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRD 822P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2014 37,421 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 37,421 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 37,211 miles

indicator flashing speed slow but within legal requirements/heavy underseal under car

Fail 15 May 2013 37,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

indicator flashing speed slow but within legal requirements/heavy underseal under car

Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,038 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 36,983 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,703 miles

O/S Rack gaiter has pin hole in gaiter

Oil leak

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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JRD 822P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc 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 JRD 822P, 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

How do I check the history of JRD 822P?

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What year was JRD 822P registered?

JRD 822P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is JRD 822P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRD 822P 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.

Does JRD 822P have outstanding finance?

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