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AOC 21K

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

16,332 mi
Last recorded16,332 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2007
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOC 21K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,332 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 16,327 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 16,322 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2006 16,312 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2006 16,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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AOC 21K is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 AOC 21K, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AOC 21K registered?

AOC 21K is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 March 1973.

Is AOC 21K safe to buy?

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