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DJU 392K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,842 mi
Last recorded37,842 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJU 392K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,842 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 37,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 37,676 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 37,312 miles

handbrake performance low

Pass 23 Sep 2006 36,484 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 36,484 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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DJU 392K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Orange 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 DJU 392K, 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 DJU 392K?

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What year was DJU 392K registered?

DJU 392K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 April 1972.

Is DJU 392K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJU 392K 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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