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MFK 861P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,975 mi
Last recorded52,975 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFK 861P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 52,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear tyre well perished

Offside Rear tyre well perished

Fail 20 Jul 2017 52,972 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Nearside door shut/sill holed and corroded

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre side walls perished

Offside door shut/sill holed and corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,817 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 52,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,543 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 52,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 52,335 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,539 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 50,838 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,838 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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MFK 861P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 MFK 861P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MFK 861P registered?

MFK 861P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 February 1976.

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