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GHU 718K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,492 mi
Last recorded8,492 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHU 718K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,492 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 8,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,164 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 7,162 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 7,156 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 7,156 miles

varuios parts corroded but only serface at the moment

varuios welding repairs carried out hard to inspect been seam sealed over

Fail 19 Mar 2007 7,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 7,156 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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GHU 718K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GHU 718K, 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 GHU 718K registered?

GHU 718K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 May 1972.

Is GHU 718K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHU 718K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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