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DRO 826K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,591 mi
Last recorded12,591 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRO 826K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 12,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunion slight play

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower trunion slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2016 12,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight oil leaks

Fail 3 Aug 2016 12,500 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight oil leaks

Pass 27 Jul 2015 12,352 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 12,144 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 12,144 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear parking brake return spring missing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 11,740 miles

Offside and nearside floors rusty

Offside rear hand brake cable re-turn spring missing

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

Slight dampness around nearside rear brake back plate and hub

Pass 14 Aug 2012 11,317 miles

both front floors rusty

front brakes only just met imbalance limits

near side rear hun damp

parking brake just met limits

Fail 13 Aug 2012 11,312 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both front floors rusty

near side rear hun damp

Fail 20 Jul 2011 10,987 miles

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

Offside seat belt retracting mechanisem weak.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower trunion.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 10,987 miles

Offside seat belt retracting mechanisem weak.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower trunion.

Pass 14 Aug 2010 10,890 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 10,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 10,850 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 10,850 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,716 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 10,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 10,485 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 10,485 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

quite a lot of play in offside of steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2006 10,422 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 10,417 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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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DRO 826K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DRO 826K, 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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DRO 826K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 April 1972.

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