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AUF 287L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

4,866 mi
Last recorded4,866 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUF 287L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 4,866 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 3,055 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 3,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 2,872 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 2,842 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 2,823 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake cable fitted but insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2014 2,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

nearside rear handbrake cable fitted but insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2013 2,776 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

battery loose

Fail 8 May 2013 27,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 2,717 miles

vehicle retested as mileage was entered incorectly on initail test certificate

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,170 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 2,697 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 2,594 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 2,310 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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AUF 287L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AUF 287L, 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 AUF 287L registered?

AUF 287L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 August 1972.

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