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ADU 1A

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,319 mi
Last recorded5,319 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADU 1A
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 5,319 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 5,007 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 4,439 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 3,900 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 3,213 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 2,771 miles

play in steering column

Fail 28 Mar 2013 2,768 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

play in steering column

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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ADU 1A is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ADU 1A, 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 56 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 ADU 1A?

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What year was ADU 1A registered?

ADU 1A is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 October 1970.

Is ADU 1A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADU 1A shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADU 1A have outstanding finance?

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