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DRM 151K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,394 mi
Last recorded18,394 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRM 151K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 18,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 18,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose securing nut on ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose securing nut on ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 18,389 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear 185/60/ 13

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 17 Aug 2017 18,388 miles

Emissions not tested engine racing (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking rear su carburettor leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect sealed units fitted incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect sealed units fitted incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre uneven wear and perished 185/60/13

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven wear 185/60/13

Offside Rear Tyre uneven wear 185/60/13

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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DRM 151K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DRM 151K, 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 DRM 151K registered?

DRM 151K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 August 1972.

Is DRM 151K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRM 151K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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