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AON 515K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,221 mi
Last recorded78,221 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAON 515K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 78,221 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 78,177 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 78,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 77,200 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake pipe missing a securing clip

slight grating/rubbing from steering wheel/column

Pass 3 Dec 2014 77,200 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipe missing a securing clip

slight grating/rubbing from steering wheel/column

Pass 17 Jun 2013 75,640 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,539 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 75,539 miles

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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AON 515K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AON 515K, 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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What year was AON 515K registered?

AON 515K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 September 1971.

Is AON 515K safe to buy?

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