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ARW 328K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,193 mi
Last recorded21,193 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 328K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 21,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,160 miles

o/s/f+ n/s/f inner floor to inner sills corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2008 21,160 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f+ n/s/f inner floor to inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,120 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 21,120 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 20,917 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 20,800 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 20,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

knock in rear suspension o/s , fault not found.

steering rack worn n/s/f.

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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ARW 328K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 ARW 328K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARW 328K registered?

ARW 328K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 February 1972.

Is ARW 328K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARW 328K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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