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MMU 32K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,422 mi
Last recorded37,422 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMU 32K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,422 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 37,338 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

osf floor to sill is corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,003 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,191 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 32,128 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 31,562 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 31,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 30,168 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 30,160 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MMU 32K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 MMU 32K, 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 55 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 MMU 32K registered?

MMU 32K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 November 1971.

Is MMU 32K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMU 32K shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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