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TTP 422K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,672 mi
Last recorded35,672 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTP 422K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,672 miles

clutch dragging

nearside rack gaiter deteriorating

Fail 11 Apr 2018 35,672 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

clutch dragging

nearside rack gaiter deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shoc mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie rod arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg lower arm (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,916 miles

slight oil leak

slight play nearside steering arm

Fail 16 Apr 2015 34,741 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,741 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,323 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,286 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,053 miles

long travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,763 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 33,440 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,440 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 31,979 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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TTP 422K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TTP 422K, 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 TTP 422K registered?

TTP 422K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 November 1971.

Is TTP 422K safe to buy?

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