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SKU 555J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,708 mi
Last recorded93,708 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKU 555J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 93,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 91,879 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 91,874 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,654 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 90,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 89,865 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,690 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,014 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 86,013 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 84,188 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,261 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 82,264 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 80,936 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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SKU 555J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SKU 555J, 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 SKU 555J registered?

SKU 555J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is SKU 555J safe to buy?

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