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AHP 562K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,590 mi
Last recorded6,590 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHP 562K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 6,590 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 6,526 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 6,502 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2016 6,502 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2015 6,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AHP 562K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AHP 562K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AHP 562K registered?

AHP 562K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 October 1971.

Is AHP 562K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHP 562K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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