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GVG 732K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,192 mi
Last recorded11,192 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 732K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 11,192 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 10,392 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 10,392 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor where seat is mounted (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 10,337 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 10,337 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2009 10,317 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 10,168 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 9,930 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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GVG 732K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GVG 732K, 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 GVG 732K registered?

GVG 732K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is GVG 732K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVG 732K shows 8 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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