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JUA 392N

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,462 mi
Last recorded70,462 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUA 392N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 70,462 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 70,462 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,251 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 70,251 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped on front subframe (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped on rear subframe (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped pipes on bulkheaD (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working BUTTON faulty (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement seized in cable guide (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure locking nut loose on cable (3.5.1l)

Offside Brake clevis joint locking device missing no locking nut (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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JUA 392N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JUA 392N, 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 JUA 392N registered?

JUA 392N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 March 1975.

Is JUA 392N safe to buy?

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