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GUB 432K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,055 mi
Last recorded58,055 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUB 432K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 57,984 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,943 miles

Parking brake effort just meets pass required of 25%.

Some wear in n/s.lower steering trunion bush.

Some wear in o/s.lower steering trunion.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 57,938 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped From master cylinder,fouling washer bottle bracket. (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Slight wear in n/s.lower steering trunion bush.

Slight wear in o/s.lower steering trunion.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,682 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 57,682 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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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GUB 432K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GUB 432K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GUB 432K registered?

GUB 432K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is GUB 432K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUB 432K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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