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SPL 832R

1992 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

101,570 mi
Last recorded101,570 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Triumph Spitfire72,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 832R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2009 101,570 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

n/s reverse light out

rear valance holed just outside 30cm rule from structual point

Pass 19 May 2008 935 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 918 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both sunvisors damaged/broken

engine running rough

handbrake retaining clip/spring broken

ignition coil shorting out[looks like its been repaired before]

n/s trackrod end rubber split

Pass 7 Dec 2006 100,076 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 100,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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SPL 832R is a 1992 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1992 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 72,834 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 SPL 832R, 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 34 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SPL 832R?

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What year was SPL 832R registered?

SPL 832R is a 1992 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 March 1992.

Is SPL 832R safe to buy?

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