1970 Triumph Spitfire 1.3L Petrol · BGP 585H
1970 Triumph Spitfire (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1970. Recorded mileage 18,606 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH SPITFIRE
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,606 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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BGP 585H Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2021
- 18,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BGP 585H MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1970 Triumph Spitfire (BGP 585H) between November 2015 and August 2021.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
BGP 585H Mileage History
- 05/11/201517,945 mi
- 05/11/201517,945 mi
- 16/04/201818,171 mi+226 mi
- 08/06/201818,174 mi+3 mi
- 24/08/202118,606 mi+432 mi
Average of roughly 114 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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