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AGE 850J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,015 mi
Last recorded36,015 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGE 850J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 36,015 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,806 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 35,806 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn movement in bush assembly (2.4.G.4d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 35,494 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 35,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,176 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,788 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,140 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,095 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 32,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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AGE 850J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AGE 850J, 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 AGE 850J registered?

AGE 850J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 June 1971.

Is AGE 850J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGE 850J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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