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PJE 267J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,286 mi
Last recorded28,286 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJE 267J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 28,286 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 28,112 miles

underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 28,055 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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PJE 267J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 PJE 267J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PJE 267J?

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What year was PJE 267J registered?

PJE 267J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 January 1971.

Is PJE 267J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJE 267J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJE 267J have outstanding finance?

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