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JWE 75J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,729 mi
Last recorded92,729 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWE 75J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 92,729 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 91,788 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 90,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,919 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,395 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 87,368 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

boot floor corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 87,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

boot floor corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 84,769 miles

both doors corroded badly

rear vallance badly corroded / holed

Fail 17 Aug 2011 84,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both doors corroded badly

rear vallance badly corroded / holed

Pass 13 May 2008 84,718 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 84,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 May 2006 83,698 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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JWE 75J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 JWE 75J, 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 55 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 JWE 75J registered?

JWE 75J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 April 1971.

Is JWE 75J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWE 75J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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