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CTO 921K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,699 mi
Last recorded22,699 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTO 921K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 22,699 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 22,693 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 21,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 21,013 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,829 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 20,829 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 20,458 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 20,458 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 20,180 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 19,700 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

near side front headlamp aim slightly low

Pass 13 Oct 2010 18,401 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,962 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,845 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 17,746 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 17,746 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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CTO 921K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue 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 CTO 921K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CTO 921K registered?

CTO 921K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 March 1972.

Is CTO 921K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTO 921K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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