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MVX 812J

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Maroon Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

11,687 mi
Last recorded11,687 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVX 812J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 11,687 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 11,496 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 11,349 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 11,006 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 10,900 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 10,760 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 10,549 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 10,549 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 10,500 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 10,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 10,488 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 10,488 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 10,488 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 10,445 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 10,445 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 10,390 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 10,278 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 10,183 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 10,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 10,098 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 10,098 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 9,998 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 9,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 9,998 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox oil leak,bolt missing.

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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MVX 812J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Maroon with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MVX 812J, 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 MVX 812J registered?

MVX 812J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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