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JTN 319P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,761 mi
Last recorded86,761 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTN 319P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 86,761 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 86,761 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 85,564 miles

Radiator leaking

o/s inner door handle not working but roof is down to open door

suspect master cylinder leak

Fail 24 Aug 2016 85,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Radiator leaking

o/s inner door handle not working but roof is down to open door

suspect master cylinder leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 84,769 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 84,202 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,778 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 82,822 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 815,574 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 80,777 miles

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

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

Rear suspension leaf spring loose.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 80,777 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear suspension leaf spring loose.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 79,332 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 77,383 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 77,383 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight oil leak on engine and rear diff

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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JTN 319P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 JTN 319P, 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 JTN 319P registered?

JTN 319P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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