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BPN 640K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,625 mi
Last recorded16,625 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPN 640K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 16,625 miles

battery tray has cover under battery

oil leak from engine gear box and dif

Fail 29 Jun 2018 16,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing top rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

battery tray has cover under battery

oil leak from engine gear box and dif

Pass 12 Jun 2017 16,615 miles

Offside under-floor corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 16,588 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 16,583 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Pass 29 May 2015 16,561 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 16,533 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 16,523 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2013 16,483 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 16,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 16,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 16,356 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 16,253 miles

offside rear under-floor rusted. slight play in nearside front trunion.

Pass 21 May 2009 16,108 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 15,966 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,790 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 15,790 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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BPN 640K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BPN 640K, 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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BPN 640K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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