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AKA 758J

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,047 mi
Last recorded3,047 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKA 758J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 3,047 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDER SHEILD FITTED.N/S + O/S FRONT TYRES CRACKING

Pass 13 Apr 2016 2,821 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 2,543 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 1,881 miles

brake pipes covered in a propective coating.

Fail 25 Apr 2014 1,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pipes covered in a propective coating.

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?

Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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AKA 758J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 28,243 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKA 758J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AKA 758J registered?

AKA 758J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is AKA 758J safe to buy?

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