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EOR 74K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,497 mi
Last recorded5,497 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOR 74K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2007 5,497 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 5,497 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

body has extensive filler repair

front cross member in rusty condition

front number plate damaged

front suspension parts in rusty condition

previous welding repair to n/s/r floor pan

prevoius welding repair to o/s/f wheel arch

rust forming on n/s outer sill panel

rust forming throughout body

rust on boot floor

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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EOR 74K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 EOR 74K, 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 EOR 74K registered?

EOR 74K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 February 1972.

Is EOR 74K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOR 74K shows 2 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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