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OEJ 429K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,360 mi
Last recorded47,360 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEJ 429K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,360 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 47,351 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlight beam patterns poor but unlikely to dazzle

small hole in floor offside rear

Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,582 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 46,571 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,049 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 46,049 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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OEJ 429K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OEJ 429K, 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 OEJ 429K registered?

OEJ 429K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 June 1972.

Is OEJ 429K safe to buy?

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