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RKX 134M

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,848 mi
Last recorded50,848 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKX 134M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 50,848 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 50,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,582 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 50,581 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,259 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 50,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

THROTTLE STICKS ....

Pass 13 Nov 2006 49,406 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 49,406 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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RKX 134M is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RKX 134M, 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

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What year was RKX 134M registered?

RKX 134M is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RKX 134M safe to buy?

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