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UOD 402J

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,793 mi
Last recorded88,793 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOD 402J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 88,793 miles

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

various areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

various suspension bushes front and rear starting to deteriate

Pass 8 May 2013 79,961 miles

oil leak

play in offside front track rod end

play in offside front trunion

Pass 18 May 2012 75,113 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split

oil leak from gearbox/overdrive

Fail 18 May 2011 71,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 18 May 2011 71,347 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 71,337 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 71,113 miles

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

horn tone poor

Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,709 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 70,069 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 69,732 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 69,716 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 68,719 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 68,712 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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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UOD 402J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UOD 402J, 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.

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What year was UOD 402J registered?

UOD 402J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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