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EUE 764K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

9,820 mi
Last recorded9,820 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUE 764K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 9,820 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 9,523 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin trunion (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 9,173 miles

coolant leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 8,854 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 8,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 8,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 8,210 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,876 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 7,626 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 7,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 7,451 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 7,436 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front floorpan/undersill corroded at outrigger body mounting point

Pass 13 May 2008 7,097 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 6,600 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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EUE 764K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EUE 764K, 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 EUE 764K registered?

EUE 764K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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