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JXE 327K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,027 mi
Last recorded58,027 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXE 327K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 58,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 58,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,311 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,664 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 54,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,940 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 52,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 51,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 51,145 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,400 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,760 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,592 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 47,592 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 47,393 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight wear in nearside of steering rack

Fail 10 Jul 2007 47,393 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight wear in nearside of steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,025 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

some wear in near side front inner tie rod end joint 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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JXE 327K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JXE 327K, 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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JXE 327K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 December 1971.

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