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VBP 360K

1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,948 mi
Last recorded62,948 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK448,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBP 360K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 62,948 miles

driver door difficult to open at times from outside

Pass 28 Jun 2014 62,535 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 62,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,282 miles

boot floor corroded

front chassis crossmember corroded

nearside and offside front chassis outriggers corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness

slight movement in parking brake lever

Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,093 miles

nearside headlight aim slightly right

tick over high

Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,874 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,251 miles

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

horn working at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2007 61,251 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

horn working at time of test

Pass 2 Oct 2006 60,309 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 60,300 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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VBP 360K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VBP 360K, 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 VBP 360K registered?

VBP 360K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 19 May 1972.

Is VBP 360K safe to buy?

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