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BNK 780K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,426 mi
Last recorded81,426 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNK 780K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 81,426 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 81,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Upper Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 80,020 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 80,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,054 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,021 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,982 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,890 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 78,778 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,778 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,778 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 78,766 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 78,766 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 78,766 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 78,766 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 78,766 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 78,757 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 78,662 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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BNK 780K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BNK 780K, 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 BNK 780K registered?

BNK 780K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 December 1971.

Is BNK 780K safe to buy?

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