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MJF 317P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,535 mi
Last recorded34,535 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJF 317P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,535 miles

rear boot floor corrodedbut not within area of mounting points

Fail 3 Aug 2015 34,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear boot floor corroison but not within any mounting points

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,021 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 33,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 32,151 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 32,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 31,681 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,679 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 31,674 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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MJF 317P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 MJF 317P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJF 317P registered?

MJF 317P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1976.

Is MJF 317P safe to buy?

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