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ABP 871L

1971 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,087 mi
Last recorded43,087 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABP 871L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,087 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,671 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,433 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 41,866 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly.

rear exhaust silencer fouling chassis at rear.

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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ABP 871L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 ABP 871L, 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 55 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 ABP 871L registered?

ABP 871L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is ABP 871L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABP 871L shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ABP 871L have outstanding finance?

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