CarVerify

Free Car Check

BVN 727L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

13,414 mi
Last recorded13,414 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVN 727L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 13,414 miles

doors difficult to close

extensive corrosion / welding repairs to body / chassis

Pass 6 Aug 2014 13,414 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 23 Mar 2013 13,414 miles

extensive corrosion + welding to body

noise from vehicle, suspension / transmission ,etc

Fail 23 Mar 2013 13,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

extensive corrosion + welding to body

noise from vehicle, suspension / transmission ,etc

Pass 6 Jan 2012 13,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 13,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 13,414 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 13,414 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,414 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 13,414 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,414 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 13,414 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 13,414 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

weld to rear floors poor

Fail 28 Jul 2006 13,411 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

n s rear floor to sill holed corrossion

Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,411 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n s rear floor to sill holed corrossion

Fail 14 Jul 2006 13,414 miles

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

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear wheel bearings noisey / prop shaft loose / exhaust touching chassis

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
Full Triumph Spitfire reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BVN 727L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BVN 727L, 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

How do I check the history of BVN 727L?

You can check the full history of BVN 727L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BVN 727L registered?

BVN 727L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is BVN 727L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVN 727L shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BVN 727L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BVN 727L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.