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UFJ 303J

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,351 mi
Last recorded27,351 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFJ 303J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,351 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 27,347 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,352 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 26,339 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,513 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,603 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 24,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 23,964 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,964 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 23,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,754 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,649 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded outside perscribed area

o/s/r brake slightly low effort

Pass 31 May 2006 23,311 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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UFJ 303J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UFJ 303J, 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 UFJ 303J registered?

UFJ 303J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 24 March 1971.

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