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CKX 496K

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,501 mi
Last recorded9,501 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKX 496K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 9,501 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2015 9,482 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 9,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight corrosion to floorpan

Pass 13 Sep 2013 8,941 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 8,902 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 8,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 8,253 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 8,252 miles

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)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside front brake disc rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2009 6,916 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 6,915 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 5,860 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 5,858 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 1,187 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 1,187 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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CKX 496K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CKX 496K, 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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CKX 496K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 2 November 1971.

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