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MBJ 280K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,183 mi
Last recorded14,183 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBJ 280K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 14,183 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 14,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2013 14,125 miles

All of underneath vehicle covered with black underseal

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,100 miles

front tyre size 145 rear tyre size 155

Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,601 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 13,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

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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MBJ 280K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MBJ 280K, 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 MBJ 280K registered?

MBJ 280K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is MBJ 280K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBJ 280K shows 6 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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