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BOV 3K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,951 mi
Last recorded95,951 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOV 3K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 95,951 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 95,149 miles

Nearside PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TIE BAR MOUNT UNDERSEALED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TIE BAR MOUNT UNDERSEALED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 95,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TIE BAR MOUNT UNDERSEALED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TIE BAR MOUNT UNDERSEALED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 94,841 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,586 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 94,585 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,314 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 94,126 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 93,699 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,588 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,894 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 92,466 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 92,466 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 92,279 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 92,034 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 91,812 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 91,805 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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BOV 3K 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 76.5%.

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 BOV 3K, 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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BOV 3K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 January 1972.

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