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JUT 4L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,777 mi
Last recorded71,777 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUT 4L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,777 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,225 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,920 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 70,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake lever pivot securing pin slight has slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2011 70,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 70,581 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 70,508 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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JUT 4L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 JUT 4L, 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 53 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 JUT 4L registered?

JUT 4L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is JUT 4L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUT 4L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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