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TXA 332K

1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,585 mi
Last recorded6,585 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK448,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTXA 332K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 6,585 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

non standard wheels fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2016 5,521 miles

Offside Rear lights pulsing on when brakes on

non standard wheels & tyres fitted at time of test.

Pass 1 Aug 2015 4,764 miles

battery clamp missing

engine cutting out?

slight dampness under rear brake drums?

Pass 17 Aug 2012 3,689 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non standard wheels,tyres,suspension brake hoses.

Fail 30 Jun 2012 3,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

all servo pipes starting to perish & crack

battery insecure

brake servo operation poor?

fuel pipe splitting

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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TXA 332K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TXA 332K, 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 TXA 332K registered?

TXA 332K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is TXA 332K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TXA 332K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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