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CAY 445K

1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,730 mi
Last recorded32,730 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2006
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK448,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAY 445K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2006 32,730 miles

slight play in both side lower swivel joints.

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?

Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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CAY 445K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 48,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CAY 445K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAY 445K registered?

CAY 445K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 11 January 1972.

Is CAY 445K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAY 445K shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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