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XKF 250J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,005 mi
Last recorded62,005 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKF 250J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,005 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 62,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 61,979 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 61,955 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,926 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 61,890 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,815 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Oct 2010 61,753 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 13 Oct 2010 61,750 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,714 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 11 Sep 2009 61,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 61,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,602 miles

Centre Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 61,602 miles

Centre Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 61,600 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,571 miles

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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XKF 250J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XKF 250J, 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 XKF 250J registered?

XKF 250J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 January 1971.

Is XKF 250J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKF 250J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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