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DOJ 817K

1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,139 mi
Last recorded9,139 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK448,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOJ 817K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 9,139 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 9,626 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 8,990 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive

Pass 26 Oct 2012 8,801 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriated but no excessive movement

Fail 10 Oct 2012 8,769 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front suspension arms rubber bushes deteriated but no movement

Pass 16 Aug 2011 8,293 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight run-out on nearside front brake disc

Fail 16 Aug 2011 8,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight run-out on nearside front brake disc

Pass 22 May 2008 8,280 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside floor pan/sill corroded but not in prescribed area

windscreen wiper switch insecure

Fail 6 May 2008 8,280 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

windscreen wiper switch insecure

Fail 26 Aug 2006 8,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?

Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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DOJ 817K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 48,343 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 MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DOJ 817K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DOJ 817K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 17 May 1972.

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