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EYR 288J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,704 mi
Last recorded65,704 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYR 288J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 65,704 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 65,515 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 65,100 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 64,792 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 64,319 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 63,638 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,390 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 61,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,923 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 61,814 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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EYR 288J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EYR 288J, 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

How do I check the history of EYR 288J?

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What year was EYR 288J registered?

EYR 288J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 March 1971.

Is EYR 288J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYR 288J shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EYR 288J have outstanding finance?

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