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BRD 253K

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

9,056 mi
Last recorded9,056 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRD 253K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 9,056 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 8,048 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 3,882 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 751 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 415 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 18,764 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 14,370 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 11,937 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 5,782 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 3,126 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 531 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2013 14,699 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 14,699 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 14,036 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 14,036 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,448 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 13,348 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 11,632 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r greabo joints splitting

Pass 27 Jun 2009 9,759 miles

rubber donnots split rear

Pass 24 Jun 2008 7,726 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 7,726 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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BRD 253K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRD 253K, 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 BRD 253K registered?

BRD 253K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 23 December 1971.

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