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SJP 300N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,174 mi
Last recorded85,174 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJP 300N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,174 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside sill corroded but not in holes

Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,027 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 84,986 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 84,684 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 84,535 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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SJP 300N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 SJP 300N, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJP 300N registered?

SJP 300N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1974.

Is SJP 300N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJP 300N shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJP 300N have outstanding finance?

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