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CHP 738K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,803 mi
Last recorded28,803 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHP 738K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,803 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

alternator bolt loose

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 18 Oct 2016 28,667 miles

** NO WING, OR DOOR MIRRORS FITTED ***

*** ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH, MIXTURE VERY HIGH ***

**** TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED ****

Nearside Front ***WIPER BLADE VERY POOR***

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *** AT FLANGE JOINT ( NUT MISSING- AND MANIFOLD*** CRACK REPAIRED***) **AFFECTING M.P.G** (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases **TAIL SILENCER ** (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 28,667 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure ** STEERING WHEEL LOOSE** (2.1.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

** NO WING, OR DOOR MIRRORS FITTED ***

*** ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH, MIXTURE VERY HIGH ***

**** TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED ****

Front Lower *** ENGINE RATTLING NOISE, CRANKSHAFT PULLEY LOOSE *****

Nearside Front ***WIPER BLADE VERY POOR***

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *** AT FLANGE JOINT ( NUT MISSING- AND MANIFOLD*** CRACK REPAIRED***) **AFFECTING M.P.G** (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases **TAIL SILENCER ** (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 28,161 miles

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *** MANIFOLD FLANGE BLOWING SLIGHTLY, AND NUT MISSING***(MANIFOLD FLANGE,WELD REPAIRED*** (7.1.2)

**** TYRES PERISHING/CRACKING****

***** TYRES UNDER INFLATED*****

Fail 9 Oct 2015 28,161 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped **** FRONT, UNDER BONNET PIPES, CHAFFING AND INSECURE**** (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part ***CHAFFING ON DRIVE SHAFT*** (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *** MANIFOLD FLANGE BLOWING SLIGHTLY, AND NUT MISSING***(MANIFOLD FLANGE,WELD REPAIRED*** (7.1.2)

**** TYRES PERISHING/CRACKING****

***** TYRES UNDER INFLATED*****

Pass 18 Aug 2014 27,888 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 27,074 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 27,074 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,846 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 26,710 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 26,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,142 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 26,121 miles

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

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

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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CHP 738K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 CHP 738K, 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 CHP 738K registered?

CHP 738K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 February 1972.

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