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UFV 49K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,411 mi
Last recorded89,411 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFV 49K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,411 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,094 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,460 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,585 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,449 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 84,871 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,949 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,169 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 80,077 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 80,072 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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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UFV 49K 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 90%.

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 UFV 49K, 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

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What year was UFV 49K registered?

UFV 49K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 August 1971.

Is UFV 49K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFV 49K shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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