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RPX 11K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,996 mi
Last recorded25,996 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPX 11K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 25,996 miles

brake pedal spongy

Fail 4 Jul 2018 25,996 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 26 Jul 2017 25,783 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 25,651 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 25,437 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 25,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake efficiency poor

rear tyres wearing in middle

Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

nearside rear brake and handbrake poor

Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,978 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

nearside door mirror loose

Fail 25 Jun 2012 24,978 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

nearside door mirror loose

Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,917 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,710 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,515 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,422 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 24,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 24,349 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,254 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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RPX 11K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPX 11K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RPX 11K registered?

RPX 11K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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The MOT history for RPX 11K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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