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URU 299J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,044 mi
Last recorded39,044 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURU 299J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 39,044 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 38,323 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2017 38,322 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outer sills covered

Fail 10 Jun 2014 37,665 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,590 miles

both front seatbases are loose

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front wipers are smeary and washers are weak

fuel cap seal is perished and splitting

minor leak of exhaust gases at join to rear silencers

Fail 20 Mar 2013 37,587 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front seatbases are loose

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front wipers are smeary and washers are weak

fuel cap seal is perished and splitting

minor leak of exhaust gases at join to rear silencers

Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,887 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,066 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 35,951 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 35,759 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 35,666 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 35,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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URU 299J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 URU 299J, 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 URU 299J registered?

URU 299J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 January 1971.

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