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DHJ 957K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,546 mi
Last recorded22,546 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHJ 957K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,546 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 22,545 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,073 miles

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

bonnet stay insecure

Pass 21 May 2007 21,595 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,358 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 20,358 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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DHJ 957K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DHJ 957K, 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

How do I check the history of DHJ 957K?

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What year was DHJ 957K registered?

DHJ 957K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 April 1972.

Is DHJ 957K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHJ 957K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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