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PEJ 319L

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,665 mi
Last recorded82,665 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEJ 319L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various corrosion on suspension and underbody

Fail 14 Sep 2017 82,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake quadrant siezed (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% left (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various corrosion on suspension and underbody

Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,572 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 92,972 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts by bonnet stay (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake quadrant (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 82,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)

play in handbrake lever

Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,353 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 82,301 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside and offside rear leaf spring to hub joint/pin has alot of movement

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

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

Offside front tyre cut in tread

Pass 22 Jul 2013 81,949 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,454 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 80,637 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 79,885 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 79,332 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 79,088 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 78,713 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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PEJ 319L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PEJ 319L, 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 PEJ 319L registered?

PEJ 319L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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