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AV 5193

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,725 mi
Last recorded3,725 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV 5193
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 3,725 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 3,634 miles

rear exhaust mountings split

Pass 18 Apr 2019 3,280 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 3,164 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 3,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 2,957 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 2,640 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 2,107 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 1,370 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 1,370 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 94,987 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 94,521 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 94,473 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 94,418 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 94,390 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 94,309 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 94,277 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 94,238 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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AV 5193 is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 AV 5193, 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 56 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 AV 5193 registered?

AV 5193 is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 May 1970.

Is AV 5193 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV 5193 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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