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JSN 748L

1996 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,336 mi
Last recorded6,336 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSN 748L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 6,336 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 6,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 5,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 5,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 5,686 miles

Both beam patterns quite poor - reflectors dull

Pass 18 Apr 2013 5,645 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 5,636 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Handbrake lever has side movement - cannot see into it to determine where play / wear is

Pass 28 Mar 2012 5,399 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 5,253 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 5,051 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 5,051 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 4,948 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 4,768 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 4,638 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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JSN 748L is a 1996 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JSN 748L, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JSN 748L registered?

JSN 748L is a 1996 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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The MOT history for JSN 748L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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