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AJW 782M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,574 mi
Last recorded41,574 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 782M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 41,574 miles

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2019 41,573 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 41,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 41,396 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,164 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,006 miles

driver seat mountings corroded and split

osf dip beam defective

Pass 29 Jun 2015 40,532 miles

front brakes binding

offside door lock faulty

windscreen wash partially blocked

Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,322 miles

enginr idle speed too low

fuel filler cap rubber perished

nsf brakes binding

osr lower quarter panel has a hole caused by rust

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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AJW 782M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AJW 782M, 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 AJW 782M registered?

AJW 782M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 March 1974.

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