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BEL 203K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,415 mi
Last recorded42,415 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 203K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 42,415 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 41,976 miles

Corrosion to off side bulk head

Fail 30 Mar 2017 41,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to off side bulk head

Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,666 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,408 miles

slight brake bind nsf

Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,158 miles

slight front brake bind

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 41,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight front brake bind

Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,729 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Oct 2011 40,085 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,849 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 39,849 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,110 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 38,551 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 37,794 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,533 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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BEL 203K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,300cc 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 BEL 203K, 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 BEL 203K registered?

BEL 203K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 June 1972.

Is BEL 203K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEL 203K 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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