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JLX 758K

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,195 mi
Last recorded58,195 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLX 758K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2007 58,195 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2007 58,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 57,779 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 57,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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JLX 758K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JLX 758K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JLX 758K?

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What year was JLX 758K registered?

JLX 758K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 22 October 1971.

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