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JYG 456J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,989 mi
Last recorded86,989 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYG 456J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 86,989 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 85,540 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 85,522 miles

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Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,481 miles

Front Wheel Bearings have minor play.

Master Cylinder Pin is worn.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,288 miles

Both front tyres - rubber is perishing due to age.

Minor Play in Both Front Wheel Bearings.

N/S/R Tyre, outer edge tread is low, borderline to faillure.

Wear in Brake Master Cylinder Linkage Pin.

Wipers worn.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 84,923 miles

both headlamp aims slightly low

handbrake efficiency just good enough to pass MOT test

light corrosion on floors

play in steering column top

slight jacking damage to o/s/f chassis outrigger

slight run out in both front brake discs [no pedal judder]

slight wear on steering rack rubber mounting rubbers [slight movement in rack]

wear on bushing assy on brake pedal pivot point

wear on handbrake lever mechanism

Fail 13 Apr 2011 84,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

both headlamp aims slightly low

handbrake efficiency just good enough to pass MOT test

light corrosion on floors

play in steering column top

slight jacking damage to o/s/f chassis outrigger

slight run out in both front brake discs [no pedal judder]

slight wear on steering rack rubber mounting rubbers [slight movement in rack]

wear on bushing assy on brake pedal pivot point

wear on handbrake lever mechanism

Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,731 miles

both front suspension lower trunions worn / recc renew both

both headlamp aims slightly low

o/s handbrake only just locks up on hard pull

o/s wiper leaving odd line on screen

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering column top

small nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 2 May 2008 83,921 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s headlamp aim slightly low

o/s/f wheel bearing worn

Fail 29 Apr 2008 83,920 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

no plate letters on front of vehicle do not have an acceptable background and therefore does not qualify as a registration plate

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s headlamp aim slightly low

o/s/f wheel bearing worn

Pass 4 May 2007 83,108 miles

n/s stop lamp slightly dim

both headlamp aims slightly low , both adjusters at max

Fail 30 Apr 2007 83,106 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

clutch hard to opearate

o/s handbrake not locking up

wear in both front lower trunions / both border line to fail

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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JYG 456J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JYG 456J, 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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What year was JYG 456J registered?

JYG 456J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 June 1971.

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