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BFY 203B

1964 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,300 mi
Last recorded96,300 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1964 Triumph Spitfire43,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFY 203B
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 96,300 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 94,446 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,010 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 92,349 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,350 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 89,721 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,971 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 88,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2010 87,756 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 85,694 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 85,694 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 84,057 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 83,546 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 82,268 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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BFY 203B is a 1964 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1964 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 43,360 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 BFY 203B, 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 62 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 BFY 203B registered?

BFY 203B is a 1964 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 July 1964.

Is BFY 203B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFY 203B shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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