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JWP 300K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,455 mi
Last recorded92,455 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWP 300K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 92,455 miles

Front Lower coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front inner joint has slight play

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

front chassi corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 92,454 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 6 Mar 2014 92,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,454 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade not clearing wing screen

o/s washer jet not working but n/s it cover it

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 92,380 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 92,244 miles

Nearside front inner tie rod end has slight movement

Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,058 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 92,058 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 91,693 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 90,898 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 90,159 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 89,574 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 89,574 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.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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JWP 300K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JWP 300K, 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.

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JWP 300K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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