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SDL 468J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,407 mi
Last recorded12,407 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDL 468J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2013 12,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyres perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2009 12,387 miles

slight corrosion on chassis

slight corrosion on rear transverse springs

slight wear in front trunnions

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,288 miles

battery loose

front coil springs corroded

nail in n/s rear tyre

rear leaf spring corroded

surface corrosion on bulkhead

surface corrosion on chassis

surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 5 Jun 2007 12,288 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

battery loose

front coil springs corroded

nail in n/s r tyre

rear leaf spring corroded

surface corrosion on bulkhead

surface corrosion on chassis

surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,167 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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SDL 468J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SDL 468J, 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 SDL 468J registered?

SDL 468J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 January 1971.

Is SDL 468J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDL 468J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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