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MCK 661J

1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,011 mi
Last recorded16,011 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK333,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCK 661J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 16,011 miles

nearside door release sticking

horn wiring insecure

Fail 28 May 2013 16,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

horn wiring insecure

nearside door release sticking

Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,981 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear lower bottom bushes starting to wear

front to rear chassis member surface corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,909 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 15,841 miles

low readings from o/s rear park and service brakes

Pass 19 May 2009 15,715 miles

low brake readings from o/s rear service and handbrakes

low road grip o/s rear

n/s registration lamp inoperative

Pass 19 May 2008 15,538 miles

excess travel in park brake lever

Fail 19 May 2008 15,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

excess travel in park brake lever

Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,518 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 15,504 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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MCK 661J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 33,608 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 MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCK 661J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCK 661J registered?

MCK 661J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 4 November 1970.

Is MCK 661J safe to buy?

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