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AAU 88A

1963 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,680 mi
Last recorded15,680 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1963 Triumph Spitfire34,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAU 88A
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1963
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 15,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 15,610 miles

small scratch top of windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2015 15,427 miles

light scratch on windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2015 15,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

light scratch on windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2010 15,194 miles

scratch across windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 3 Jul 2009 14,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,393 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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AAU 88A is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 34,208 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 AAU 88A, 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 63 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 AAU 88A registered?

AAU 88A is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1963.

Is AAU 88A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAU 88A shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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