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PWL 410J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,000 mi
Last recorded36,000 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWL 410J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 36,000 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 36,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 36,000 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 36,000 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 35,999 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 36,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 35,276 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,184 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,184 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 35,184 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 35,184 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,184 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,184 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,184 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

various brake pipes slightly corroded

various corrosion underneth/various holes not in critria/weldded from above

various hoses ferrules deteriating

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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PWL 410J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PWL 410J, 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 PWL 410J registered?

PWL 410J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 September 1970.

Is PWL 410J safe to buy?

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