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NFE 274J

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,969 mi
Last recorded76,969 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFE 274J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,969 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside outer sill coroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 72,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

offside outer sill sliehtly corroded

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?

Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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NFE 274J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 28,243 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NFE 274J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NFE 274J registered?

NFE 274J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 15 April 1971.

Is NFE 274J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFE 274J shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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