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MWX 282K

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,999 mi
Last recorded9,999 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWX 282K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 9,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 9,999 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Missing nut. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2015 9,955 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 9,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 9,999 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 9,317 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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MWX 282K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MWX 282K, 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 MWX 282K registered?

MWX 282K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 7 December 1971.

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