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JXC 269L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,377 mi
Last recorded76,377 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXC 269L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,377 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,234 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 74,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 74,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven 87% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 70,575 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 65,630 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 65,587 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 65,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

offside wiper blade deteriorated

vehicle poor running

wear in steering rack

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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JXC 269L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 JXC 269L, 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 JXC 269L registered?

JXC 269L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is JXC 269L safe to buy?

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