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DRD 426K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,110 mi
Last recorded48,110 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRD 426K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,110 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,786 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 47,779 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,650 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside seat rail nuts slightly loose

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear valance slightly corroded

several areas of repair present on body and chassis

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,581 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 47,353 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 47,331 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 47,313 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DRD 426K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DRD 426K, 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

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What year was DRD 426K registered?

DRD 426K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 June 1972.

Is DRD 426K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRD 426K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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