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3096 JN

1964 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,712 mi
Last recorded21,712 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1964 Triumph Spitfire43,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3096 JN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 21,712 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 21,330 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 21,326 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,622 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 20,299 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 20,296 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jun 2014 20,291 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2012 20,170 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 20,164 miles

drivers seat showing signs of wear back moving on linkage

slight play in both rear lower swivels

Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,003 miles

both front trunnion bushes slight freeplay

nearside front outer sill starting to corrode

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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3096 JN is a 1964 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1964 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 43,360 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 3096 JN, 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 62 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3096 JN registered?

3096 JN is a 1964 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1964.

Is 3096 JN safe to buy?

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