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GUD 702L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,100 mi
Last recorded86,100 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUD 702L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 86,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 86,100 miles

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

adv battery incure

Fail 9 Mar 2013 86,100 miles

adv battery incure

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,100 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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GUD 702L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUD 702L, 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 GUD 702L registered?

GUD 702L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 September 1972.

Is GUD 702L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUD 702L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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