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JLK 160K

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,197 mi
Last recorded24,197 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLK 160K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,197 miles

o/s/r brake low effort

Fail 10 Dec 2008 24,196 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r brake low effort

Pass 1 May 2007 23,626 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 23,626 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,548 miles

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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JLK 160K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JLK 160K, 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 JLK 160K registered?

JLK 160K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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