1972 Triumph Spitfire 2.0L Petrol · HDP 16L
1972 Triumph Spitfire (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20/12/1972. Recorded mileage 8,076 miles. MOT valid until 12/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH SPITFIRE
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,076 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 1998cc
HDP 16L Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 8,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HDP 16L Mileage History
- 22/02/20247,055 mi
- 16/12/20257,273 mi+218 mi
- 13/08/20268,076 mi+803 mi
- 14/08/20268,076 mi
- 14/08/20268,076 mi
Average of roughly 412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HDP 16L 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 1972 Triumph Spitfire (HDP 16L) between February 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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