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BMH 827H

1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,013 mi
Last recorded65,013 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK333,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMH 827H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 65,013 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 65,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 64,582 miles

upper rubbers of nearside front shock absorber in poor condition

Fail 17 Aug 2006 64,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front lower suspension arm hole repaired by welding a washer to the arm.

upper rubbers of nearside front shock absorber in poor condition

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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BMH 827H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 33,608 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 MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMH 827H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMH 827H registered?

BMH 827H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 27 May 1970.

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