MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very uneven on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
slight oil leak engine
slight oil leak on diff unit
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rubber joint on steering rack slight play
slight oil leak on engine
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?
Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JDT 298K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 28,243 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JDT 298K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JDT 298K registered?
JDT 298K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 4 August 1971.
Is JDT 298K safe to buy?
The MOT history for JDT 298K shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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