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PND 388J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,491 mi
Last recorded6,491 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPND 388J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 6,491 miles

brake fluid on minimum

coolant leak (rad)

slight play in n/sf rack arm

Pass 26 Aug 2014 6,339 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 6,332 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 6,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 6,328 miles

Coolant leak

cover fitted to o/s sill

Pass 9 Aug 2011 6,327 miles

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

Oil leak

cover fitted to o/s sill

Pass 24 Aug 2010 6,321 miles

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

cover fitted to o/s outer sill

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 6,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

cover fitted to o/s outer sill

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 6,061 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 6,057 miles

cover fitted to offside sill

Fail 22 Aug 2008 6,057 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cover fitted to offside sill

Pass 30 Aug 2007 6,056 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 6,056 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

cover fitted to offside sill

Pass 29 Aug 2006 6,041 miles

cover fitted to offside sill

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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PND 388J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PND 388J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PND 388J registered?

PND 388J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 September 1970.

Is PND 388J safe to buy?

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