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BMP 860A

1963 Triumph Spitfire

Silver Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,316 mi
Last recorded8,316 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1963 Triumph Spitfire34,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMP 860A
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1963
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 8,316 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 8,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 7,230 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 6,610 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 6,610 miles

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

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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BMP 860A is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire in Silver with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 34,208 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 BMP 860A, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BMP 860A?

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What year was BMP 860A registered?

BMP 860A is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 June 1963.

Is BMP 860A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMP 860A shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BMP 860A have outstanding finance?

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