CarVerify

Free Car Check

YOD 692L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1296cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

78,319 mi
Last recorded78,319 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOD 692L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,319 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 78,319 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 78,319 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,319 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 78,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,319 miles

Oil leak

both front s/a rusty

front floors surface rust

Fail 30 Jul 2013 78,319 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Oil leak

both front s/a rusty

front floors surface rust

Fail 12 Jun 2013 78,319 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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
Full Triumph Spitfire reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YOD 692L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 YOD 692L, 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

How do I check the history of YOD 692L?

You can check the full history of YOD 692L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YOD 692L registered?

YOD 692L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is YOD 692L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOD 692L shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YOD 692L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YOD 692L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.