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COH 566K

1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,006 mi
Last recorded52,006 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK448,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOH 566K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 52,006 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 51,734 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 51,394 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 50,859 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,571 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,520 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 49,475 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,075 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,597 miles

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

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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COH 566K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 COH 566K, 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 COH 566K registered?

COH 566K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is COH 566K safe to buy?

The MOT history for COH 566K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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