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MPK 464L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,984 mi
Last recorded57,984 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPK 464L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,984 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 57,881 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

corrosion around nearside front body mounting

corrosion around offside front body mounting

Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,835 miles

Slight play noted in top steering column mounting. .

Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,809 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 57,809 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 57,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

chassis leg corroded n/s/f

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,790 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 57,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,725 miles

fuel cap seal perishing slightly

near side front outrigger has slight corrosion

Fail 11 May 2009 57,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,683 miles

Advise nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2006 57,660 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 57,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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MPK 464L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MPK 464L, 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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MPK 464L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 August 1972.

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