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HAC 502K

1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,644 mi
Last recorded30,644 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK448,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAC 502K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 11 May 2007 30,644 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipes heavily greased

long foot brake travel

wear in steering rack

Pass 20 May 2006 29,563 miles

engine oil leak

front pads low

play in both front lower fulcrums

runout on rear brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

water leak from engine

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?

Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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HAC 502K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 48,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HAC 502K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HAC 502K registered?

HAC 502K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 20 June 1972.

Is HAC 502K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAC 502K shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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