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BJA 136K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,039 mi
Last recorded38,039 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 136K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,039 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,757 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 35,559 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 134,295 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 32,486 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 31,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 29,198 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 27,183 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 25,231 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,647 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 22,904 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,901 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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BJA 136K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJA 136K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJA 136K registered?

BJA 136K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 May 1972.

Is BJA 136K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJA 136K shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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