MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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O/s/f brake binding
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
O/s/f brake binding
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
fuel cap seal deterioated
steering rack joints slight play
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
fuel cap seal deterioated
steering rack joints slight play
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BKE 383K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 BKE 383K, 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 BKE 383K registered?
BKE 383K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 October 1971.
Is BKE 383K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BKE 383K shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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