MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
child seat fitted to nearside not allowin g full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?
Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BDD 230K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 48,343 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 MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDD 230K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BDD 230K registered?
BDD 230K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 26 January 1972.
Is BDD 230K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BDD 230K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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