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CHA 197K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,362 mi
Last recorded12,362 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHA 197K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 12,362 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 12,203 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 12,089 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 12,089 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 11,972 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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CHA 197K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CHA 197K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CHA 197K registered?

CHA 197K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is CHA 197K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHA 197K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CHA 197K have outstanding finance?

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