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VBN 820K

1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,692 mi
Last recorded72,692 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK448,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBN 820K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2017 72,692 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,650 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,631 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 72,594 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 72,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,551 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,537 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,505 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 72,455 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,444 miles

car rusty underneath

Pass 12 Jul 2007 72,399 miles

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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VBN 820K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VBN 820K, 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 VBN 820K registered?

VBN 820K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is VBN 820K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBN 820K shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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