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JUR 279N

1985 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,354 mi
Last recorded65,354 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUR 279N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 65,354 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in upper column mounting (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 65,354 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside front operation slightly slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in upper column mounting (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,101 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 65,101 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg behind bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,048 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 64,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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JUR 279N is a 1985 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JUR 279N, 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 41 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JUR 279N registered?

JUR 279N is a 1985 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is JUR 279N safe to buy?

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