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BAC 792J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,605 mi
Last recorded47,605 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAC 792J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 47,605 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 46,251 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 45,207 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 43,972 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 43,290 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 42,934 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 40,699 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 38,918 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 38,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 36,932 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 34,385 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 32,605 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2014 30,127 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 27,606 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 25,966 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 23,895 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 22,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 19,286 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,716 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 12,184 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 7,605 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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BAC 792J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 BAC 792J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BAC 792J?

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What year was BAC 792J registered?

BAC 792J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 January 1971.

Is BAC 792J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAC 792J shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BAC 792J have outstanding finance?

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