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BGD 742K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,199 mi
Last recorded26,199 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGD 742K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 26,199 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,076 miles

front tyres deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,005 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 25,901 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 25,770 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 25,762 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,584 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,460 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,286 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,237 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 24,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,804 miles

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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BGD 742K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BGD 742K, 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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BGD 742K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 September 1971.

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