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COJ 876K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Cream Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,651 mi
Last recorded38,651 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOJ 876K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2021 38,651 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when braking (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged from drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

bolt catching on o/s/f upper suspension arm

filler signs on o/s/f chassie rail near roll bar mount

n/s/f tyre perishing on outer wall / oil leaks from box x diff /

slight corrosion on front discs /

slight play in both front seat runners x base but secure at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2017 37,745 miles

Parking brake lever travel is high.

Fail 18 May 2017 37,739 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F wheel bearing has slight play.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 2,837 miles

Slight play in both front rack ends

Pass 13 May 2016 37,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 37,155 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 36,645 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff area.

Pass 14 May 2013 36,075 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 35,593 miles

both o/s & n/s rear braided brake hoses close to rear driveshafts,n/s inner steering drumstick has slight play.

Pass 16 May 2011 10 miles

O/S/R wheel cylinder damp

Pass 13 May 2010 10 miles

Advise C/O getting high

Advise O/S/R and N/S/R tyres are 2mm

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2010 10 miles

Advise C/O getting high

Advise O/S/R and N/S/R tyres are 2mm

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 10 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2008 10 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 10 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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COJ 876K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Cream with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 COJ 876K, 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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COJ 876K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 March 1972.

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