MOT Status
Mileage
97,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety engine to gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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72508 is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 72508, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 72508 registered?
72508 is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 January 1979.
Is 72508 safe to buy?
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