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FFH 207K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,201 mi
Last recorded99,201 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFH 207K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 99,201 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 99,201 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,201 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 99,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal rubber

Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,201 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 99,201 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 99,201 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 99,201 miles

Battery insecure

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

no clips on fuel pipes to fuel filter no leaks present

slight play in nearside lower king pin

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 3 May 2008 99,201 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

no clips on fuel pipes to fuel filter no leaks present

slight play in nearside lower king pin

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Apr 2007 99,201 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 99,201 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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FFH 207K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FFH 207K, 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 FFH 207K registered?

FFH 207K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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