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JRK 207K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,260 mi
Last recorded33,260 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRK 207K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,260 miles

handbrake button missing

oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2016 33,260 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet stay broken

handbrake button missing

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2007 33,214 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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JRK 207K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JRK 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JRK 207K?

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What year was JRK 207K registered?

JRK 207K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 December 1971.

Is JRK 207K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRK 207K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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