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TRW 254J

1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,441 mi
Last recorded38,441 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK333,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRW 254J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,441 miles

2 rear tyres over half worn

oil leak engine

rust on front and rear chassis sections

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,934 miles

2 rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 37,168 miles

Nearside front track rod end boot splitting

slight blow centre exhaust

slight oil leaks

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 22 May 2012 36,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 31,830 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 31,825 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,759 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 58,744 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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TRW 254J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 33,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TRW 254J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TRW 254J registered?

TRW 254J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is TRW 254J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRW 254J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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