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JDT 298K

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,711 mi
Last recorded92,711 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDT 298K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2024 92,711 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 92,489 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 92,283 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 92,122 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 91,825 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 91,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very uneven on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 91,489 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 91,394 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 91,157 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 90,712 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 90,530 miles

slight oil leak engine

slight oil leak on diff unit

Pass 16 Jun 2011 89,706 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 89,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 89,013 miles

rubber joint on steering rack slight play

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Jun 2009 88,496 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 88,202 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 88,202 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 87,769 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 87,117 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?

Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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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.

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