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DOU 496K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,212 mi
Last recorded44,212 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOU 496K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 44,212 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 44,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 43,993 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 43,992 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 43,824 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 43,486 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 43,485 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,231 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,155 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 42,982 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 42,940 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,922 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 42,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 42,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2009 42,151 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

indicator audible warning device present but quiet in opperation

indicator warning lamp inopperative

informed by vehicle owner that the switch to the right of the steering wheel is not a hazzard switch

rear indicators working but not as bright as the front indicators

small amount of wear to steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2006 41,180 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 41,022 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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DOU 496K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DOU 496K, 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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DOU 496K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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