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BKE 383K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

91,351 mi
Last recorded91,351 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKE 383K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 91,351 miles

O/s/f brake binding

Fail 21 Jul 2009 91,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 91,208 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel cap seal deterioated

steering rack joints slight play

Fail 21 Jul 2008 91,208 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 91,148 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 91,148 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 91,142 miles

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.

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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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.

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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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