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DHL 200K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Purple Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,837 mi
Last recorded13,837 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHL 200K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 13,837 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 13,837 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 12,015 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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DHL 200K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 DHL 200K, 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 DHL 200K registered?

DHL 200K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is DHL 200K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHL 200K shows 3 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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