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UET 725K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,816 mi
Last recorded65,816 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUET 725K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery slightly insecure

both rear inner wheel arches holed but not within prescribed area

Fail 9 Oct 2013 65,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery slightly insecure

both rear inner wheel arches holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 14 Aug 2010 63,192 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 63,179 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 63,419 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,129 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 63,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,000 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 63,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 62,647 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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UET 725K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UET 725K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UET 725K?

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What year was UET 725K registered?

UET 725K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is UET 725K safe to buy?

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