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AAH 466J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,956 mi
Last recorded67,956 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAH 466J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,956 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 67,847 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,680 miles

atten handbrake adj

slight play both frt bottom trunnions

Pass 7 Aug 2014 67,308 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,793 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,347 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 66,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,132 miles

Battery insecure

Offside rear handbrake effort lower than expected, rear brakes may require attention

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,763 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 19,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,438 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 15,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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AAH 466J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AAH 466J, 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

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What year was AAH 466J registered?

AAH 466J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 December 1970.

Is AAH 466J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAH 466J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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