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TWL 735K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,062 mi
Last recorded94,062 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWL 735K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 94,062 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 5 May 2021 94,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 22 Jul 2020 94,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner body corrosion holed - not part of vehicle integral structure

Nearside mirror glass missing

general light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Jul 2020 94,062 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner body corrosion holed - not part of vehicle integral structure

Nearside mirror glass missing

general light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,062 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroded

slight corrosion and hole in nearside door pillar

Pass 14 Jul 2015 94,062 miles

both inner rack joints have play

n/s/f floor to sill holed

Fail 17 Jun 2015 94,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

BOTH INNER RACK JOINT HAVE PLAY

N/S/F FLOOR TO SILL HOLED

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 93,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 93,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 92,758 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 92,756 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,535 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 91,535 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 90,336 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 90,256 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 90,256 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front floors welded from inside car unable to remove carpet

Pass 31 May 2006 90,256 miles

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

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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TWL 735K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TWL 735K, 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.

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TWL 735K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 September 1971.

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