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JDG 591N

1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,505 mi
Last recorded80,505 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire 150057,623 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDG 591N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 80,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 80,505 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,913 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 79,913 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 79,521 miles

slight up and down movement in steering column

Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,889 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 77,728 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 76,126 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 74,159 miles

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

slight play both rear shocker lower bushes

slight play n/s/f lower suspension joint

Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,307 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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JDG 591N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 57,623 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JDG 591N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JDG 591N registered?

JDG 591N is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 13 June 1975.

Is JDG 591N safe to buy?

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