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BDD 108K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,353 mi
Last recorded94,353 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDD 108K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 94,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive looks from rocker box cover? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2008 94,222 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jul 2008 94,219 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2007 94,014 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Off side front antiroll bar link arm seuring nut loose

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jun 2007 94,013 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Off side front antiroll bar link arm securing nut loose

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 93,019 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 92,999 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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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BDD 108K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BDD 108K, 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 BDD 108K registered?

BDD 108K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 January 1972.

Is BDD 108K safe to buy?

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