1972 Triumph Spitfire 1.3L Petrol · NPK 649L

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a consistent pass history over the last decade. The most recent inspection conducted in August 2023 at 49,046 miles resulted with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a period of clean results back to 2016, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that satisfies current safety and environmental requirements. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 54-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 900 miles per year. The data shows a significant period of inactivity between August 2016 and August 2023, where the car covered only 1,638 miles over seven years. Another gap is noted between 2014 and 2015, where only 14 miles were recorded. While low mileage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and internal corrosion within fluid systems. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system, specifically the offside rear parking brake. The May 2014 test flagged a parking brakeTechnical at 47,373 miles for an imbalance requiring adjustment or repair. While this was rectified in subsequent tests, the age of the vehicle means thation and wheel cylinders should be inspected for seizing or corrosion. Given the low mileage and periods of storage, a thorough check of the structural integrity and chassis sills is essential, as the result records only detect surface corrosion and not hidden areas vulnerabilities common in classic Triumph models.