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UVJ 747J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,589 mi
Last recorded14,589 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVJ 747J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 14,589 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 12,006 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 12,006 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 10,396 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 8,247 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 6,873 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 6,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak

diff leaking oil

filler in off side rear sill

slite play in both fron suspension trunoins

Fail 25 Oct 2013 6,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

filler in off side rear sill

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

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

Oil leak

diff leaking oil

slite play in both fron suspension trunoins

Pass 23 Oct 2012 6,075 miles

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

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

play in both front lower trunoins

Pass 20 Oct 2011 5,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 5,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 5,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both seat belts slow to retract

nearside seat mouting point showing sings of weekening

play in both rack ends

Fail 21 Oct 2010 5,774 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both seat belts slow to retract

nearside seat mouting point showing sings of weekening

play in both rack ends

Pass 16 Oct 2009 5,669 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 5,552 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 5,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 5,491 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 5,472 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 5,461 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 5,461 miles

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

no hazard waning device

no rear fog lamp

side play in handbrake lever pivot but pawl will not disengage

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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UVJ 747J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UVJ 747J, 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 UVJ 747J registered?

UVJ 747J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 May 1971.

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