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UKX 436J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,934 mi
Last recorded8,934 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKX 436J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 8,934 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished

marks on body where front wheels have touched but unable to replicate fault

Pass 19 Apr 2016 8,781 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 23 Apr 2015 8,422 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 Apr 2014 7,977 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 May 2012 7,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2012 7,722 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2010 7,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 May 2010 7,250 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 May 2009 7,082 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 6,831 miles

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

tyres all a bit perished on the tread

battery insecure

Fail 29 Nov 2006 6,831 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2006 6,826 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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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UKX 436J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UKX 436J, 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 UKX 436J registered?

UKX 436J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 January 1971.

Is UKX 436J safe to buy?

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