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CUR 584K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,575 mi
Last recorded32,575 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUR 584K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 32,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 32,563 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,248 miles

oil leak from engine / gearbox

Fail 8 Sep 2015 32,244 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak from engine / gearbox

Fail 26 Jul 2014 32,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 32,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,594 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,807 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,979 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 29,979 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,430 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 27,722 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,722 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,016 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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CUR 584K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CUR 584K, 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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CUR 584K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 March 1972.

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