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TSF 963J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,317 mi
Last recorded76,317 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSF 963J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,317 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play top steering column bush

Fail 7 Jul 2016 76,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

slight play top steering column bush

Fail 30 Jun 2015 76,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 76,129 miles

1.horn switch poisition 2.slight play in steering column

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 76,162 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.horn switch poisition 2.slight play in steering column

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,906 miles

o/s/r indicator working intermittantly, ok time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,519 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,123 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 74,123 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 73,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 73,708 miles

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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TSF 963J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TSF 963J, 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 TSF 963J registered?

TSF 963J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 October 1970.

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The MOT history for TSF 963J shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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