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BRM 260J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,429 mi
Last recorded71,429 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRM 260J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 71,429 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ joints (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 70,287 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 70,264 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,058 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 70,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,324 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 68,210 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,061 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 67,675 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 67,544 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 67,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play on passanger seat runner

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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BRM 260J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BRM 260J, 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 BRM 260J registered?

BRM 260J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 June 1971.

Is BRM 260J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRM 260J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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