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ETG 100K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

366 mi
Last recorded366 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETG 100K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 366 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 362 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 99,064 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,942 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 98,572 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 97,973 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 97,871 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 May 2009 97,218 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 94,903 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 91,511 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 86,419 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 86,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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ETG 100K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ETG 100K, 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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ETG 100K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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