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CAD 235K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,820 mi
Last recorded46,820 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAD 235K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,820 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 46,820 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,090 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,818 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,027 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 38,709 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,930 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,359 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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CAD 235K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CAD 235K, 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 CAD 235K registered?

CAD 235K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is CAD 235K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAD 235K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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