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PJH 903H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,157 mi
Last recorded43,157 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJH 903H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 43,157 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 43,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam hub loose (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2015 42,982 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 42,856 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2014 42,856 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2013 42,686 miles

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

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

Oil leak

free play in nearside steering arm

Pass 19 May 2012 42,185 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,096 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 42,096 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,307 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 41,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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PJH 903H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 PJH 903H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJH 903H registered?

PJH 903H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is PJH 903H safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJH 903H shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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