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EHY 9K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,430 mi
Last recorded15,430 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHY 9K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 15,430 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 15,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 14,043 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 14,043 miles

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 12,362 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside door check strap worn

Pass 15 Jul 2014 9,572 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 7,844 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipe worn

Pass 21 Jun 2012 6,413 miles

Areas of vehicle underside would benifit anti-corrosion treatment

Drivers door check strap detatched

Slight scratching to windscreen

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 6,201 miles

Drivers door check strap broken

Oil leak

Slight scratching to windscreen

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 5,371 miles

Driver door check strap broken

Fuel cap seal slight perishing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight scratching to windscreen

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 4,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 4,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 4,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 3,389 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion weaknesses evident,but meeting test criteria

rear exhaust mounting would benifit replacement

Pass 17 Jul 2006 2,604 miles

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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EHY 9K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 EHY 9K, 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.

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What year was EHY 9K registered?

EHY 9K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is EHY 9K safe to buy?

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