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MWJ 322K

1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,976 mi
Last recorded30,976 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK448,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWJ 322K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2012 30,976 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,646 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 30,016 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,513 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,436 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipe to fuel pump deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,045 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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MWJ 322K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MWJ 322K, 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 MWJ 322K registered?

MWJ 322K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is MWJ 322K safe to buy?

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