MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
o/s rear tyre wearing on edge
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BOV 3K registered?
BOV 3K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 January 1972.
Is BOV 3K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BOV 3K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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