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MFH 180L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,891 mi
Last recorded19,891 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFH 180L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2020 19,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 19,763 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 19,694 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 19,584 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 19,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,367 miles

slight lift and play in both front trunun bushes

Fail 24 Jul 2012 19,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight lift and play in both front trunun bushes.

Pass 20 May 2008 19,355 miles

slight play in both front trunun bushes.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in steering.

Pass 14 May 2007 19,344 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 19,344 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

slight play in both front track rod ends.

slight play in both front truniun bushes.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 26 May 2006 19,243 miles

n/s front brake binding slightly.

slight play in both front track rod ends.

slight play in both front trunion bushes.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

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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MFH 180L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MFH 180L, 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 MFH 180L registered?

MFH 180L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is MFH 180L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFH 180L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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