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AAL 870A

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,925 mi
Last recorded94,925 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAL 870A
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 94,925 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 94,916 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 May 2007 94,739 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 94,647 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2006 94,526 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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AAL 870A is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AAL 870A, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAL 870A registered?

AAL 870A is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 April 1974.

Is AAL 870A safe to buy?

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