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XKP 775J

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Orange Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,555 mi
Last recorded70,555 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKP 775J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trunion worn

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft flange worn

Fail 14 Sep 2015 70,555 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Trunion worn

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft flange worn

Pass 8 Dec 2006 70,409 miles

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

corrosion evident to both outer sills

offside rear inner drive shaft spline loose at joint with u/j coupling

slight play in area of offside rear hub

slight play in nearside front trunion bushes

slight play in upper steering column

Fail 28 Nov 2006 70,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

corrosion evident to both outer sills.

nearside front floor rusted through outside of prescribed area

offside rear inner drive shaft spline loose at joint with u/j coupling.

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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XKP 775J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Orange with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 XKP 775J, 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 XKP 775J registered?

XKP 775J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 5 April 1971.

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