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BAU 430K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,473 mi
Last recorded64,473 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAU 430K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 64,473 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 64,473 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 64,378 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,585 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 63,585 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment adjusted (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 May 2017 62,987 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 62,987 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn Both ( below rear half shaft main load bearing ) excessive play (2.4.G.4d)

Fuel pipe insecure Through floor into tank (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 62,987 miles

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

no passage seat fitted (track car)

Fail 18 May 2016 62,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure tigthen (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively new blade (8.2.2)

no passage seat fitted (track car)

Pass 14 May 2015 62,987 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,362 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,752 miles

o/s front lower trunion slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,544 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,980 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 60,472 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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BAU 430K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BAU 430K, 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 BAU 430K registered?

BAU 430K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 March 1972.

Is BAU 430K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAU 430K shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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