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CSV 402K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,055 mi
Last recorded61,055 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSV 402K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 61,055 miles

driver's wiper blade deteriorated but cleaning screen at present

rear service brake balance just met (nearside low)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,536 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,962 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 59,961 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,453 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,687 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,751 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 76,729 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 56,721 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 56,669 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 56,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 55,526 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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CSV 402K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CSV 402K, 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 CSV 402K registered?

CSV 402K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is CSV 402K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSV 402K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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