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EKJ 635K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,200 mi
Last recorded44,200 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKJ 635K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 44,200 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 44,200 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 39,815 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,366 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 39,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,324 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,934 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,458 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,311 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,219 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EKJ 635K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Grey 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 EKJ 635K, 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 EKJ 635K registered?

EKJ 635K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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