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UCA 301J

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,719 mi
Last recorded48,719 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCA 301J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,719 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 48,719 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,531 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 48,518 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,224 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 48,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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UCA 301J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UCA 301J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UCA 301J registered?

UCA 301J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 13 April 1971.

Is UCA 301J safe to buy?

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