MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,199 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front tyres deteriorating
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BGD 742K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 BGD 742K, 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.
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What year was BGD 742K registered?
BGD 742K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 September 1971.
Is BGD 742K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BGD 742K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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