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AKK 645K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,565 mi
Last recorded40,565 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKK 645K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 40,565 miles

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

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

slight binding to o/s/r wheel

Pass 4 Jul 2015 40,136 miles

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

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 11 Jul 2014 39,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

signs of corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 22 Jun 2013 39,589 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

signs of corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 23 Jun 2012 39,096 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

light corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 23 Jun 2012 39,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

light corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 11 Jun 2011 36,611 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs worn and rusty

signs of corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,255 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

old repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2009 37,863 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to all floor pans,chassis and suspension components

Pass 4 Jul 2009 37,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to all floor pans,chassis and suspension components

Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,826 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 37,826 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,236 miles

Oil leak

all rear shock absorber bushes starting to perrish

both front flexable brake hoses starting to perrish and split

both front tyres worn on edges and near limit

both rear flexable brake hoses of a non-standard type

poor light beam pattern from nearside headlight

signs of underbody corrosion

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering coloumn bushes

Fail 26 Feb 2007 37,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all rear shock absorber bushes starting to perrish and split

both front flexable brake hoses starting to perrish and split

both front tyres worn on inner edges and near limit

both rear flexable brake hoses of a non-standard type

nearside headlight showing poor light beam pattern

signs of underbody corrosion

slight movement in steering coloumn bushes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 20 Mar 2006 36,683 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

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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AKK 645K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AKK 645K, 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.

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AKK 645K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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