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1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,278 mi
Last recorded30,278 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNW 866K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,278 miles

o/s/rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,891 miles

n/s lower trunion slight play

Fail 27 Jul 2010 29,891 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s lower trunion slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2009 28,890 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,373 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 28,373 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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HNW 866K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red 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 HNW 866K, 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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HNW 866K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 May 1972.

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