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BJG 33K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167 mi
Last recorded167 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJG 33K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 167 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 78 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 99,923 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 99,763 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 99,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 99,470 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,322 miles

slight movement steering columb

Fail 18 Jul 2013 99,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight movement steering columb

Pass 23 Jul 2012 99,236 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 99,091 miles

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 98,194 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 98,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 98,493 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 97,863 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 97,861 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 97,681 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 97,175 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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BJG 33K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BJG 33K, 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 BJG 33K registered?

BJG 33K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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