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HDJ 611K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,077 mi
Last recorded40,077 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDJ 611K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 40,077 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2024 39,256 miles

Slight oil leak from diff seals

Steering wheel trim worn

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 37,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal feels spongy

corrosion in prescribed areas, behind suspension mounts

covered repairs

Fail 28 Jul 2023 37,488 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in prescribed areas, behind suspension mounts

covered repairs

Pass 8 Jul 2022 36,210 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 35,346 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 34,509 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 33,520 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,498 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 31,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 30,313 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight leak rear diff

Pass 27 Jun 2015 29,053 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 26,105 miles

drivers side washer poor

minor play in both front trunions

Pass 15 Jun 2013 24,063 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in offside front suspension

Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,247 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2012 23,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 19,474 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 19,193 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 17,985 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 17,360 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2007 17,149 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 17,144 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Engine oil leak.

Radiator leaking.

Wiring loom around front of vehicle not clipped.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,490 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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HDJ 611K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HDJ 611K, 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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HDJ 611K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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