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ASV 699

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,049 mi
Last recorded62,049 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASV 699
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,049 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 61,775 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,720 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,561 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 61,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 60,942 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,849 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,718 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 60,503 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 60,155 miles

this vehicle is heavily covered in underseal

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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ASV 699 is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 ASV 699, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ASV 699 registered?

ASV 699 is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 April 1972.

Is ASV 699 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASV 699 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ASV 699 have outstanding finance?

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