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DKB 487K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,683 mi
Last recorded93,683 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKB 487K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 93,683 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 92,358 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 90,424 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 89,558 miles

nearside front tyre cracked no cords showing

nearside rear tyre cracked no cords showing

offside front tyre cracked no cords showing

Pass 15 Mar 2010 89,106 miles

offside rear tyre cracking no cords showing

Fail 15 Mar 2010 89,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre cracking no cords showing

Pass 8 Apr 2009 88,698 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 88,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 88,558 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 88,222 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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DKB 487K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DKB 487K, 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 DKB 487K registered?

DKB 487K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 April 1972.

Is DKB 487K safe to buy?

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