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ATO 795K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,047 mi
Last recorded34,047 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATO 795K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,047 miles

Oil leak diff and engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear slight uneven wear on Near and Offside tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,442 miles

Oil leak Diff. ()

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

uneven wear across tyre(s)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 33,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/80/13 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak Diff. ()

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

uneven wear across tyre(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,929 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear diff pinion seal slight oil leak

uneven wear across rear tyres

Pass 14 Jun 2014 32,439 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear diff pinion seal slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,011 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,141 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 31,116 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,559 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,846 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 29,673 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,572 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside door mirror missing - not obligatory due to vehicle first date of registration

Fail 19 Mar 2008 28,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,512 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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ATO 795K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ATO 795K, 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 ATO 795K registered?

ATO 795K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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