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RPO 912K

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,942 mi
Last recorded24,942 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPO 912K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 24,942 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 24,895 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 24,884 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 24,708 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 24,619 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 24,135 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,043 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 23,600 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 23,015 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,388 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 21,888 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,034 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,690 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 20,383 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,003 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 18,798 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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RPO 912K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RPO 912K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RPO 912K registered?

RPO 912K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 5 November 1971.

Is RPO 912K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPO 912K shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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