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ARW 575B

1964 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,225 mi
Last recorded83,225 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1964 Triumph Spitfire43,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 575B
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1964
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,225 miles

slight play to offside lower suspension joint

Pass 8 Nov 2016 82,926 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,480 miles

corrosion starting near rear radius arm front location points

slight movement in off side front lower trunion

Fail 6 Nov 2014 82,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion starting near rear radius arm front location points

slight movement in off side front lower trunion

Pass 9 May 2013 82,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 82,433 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 82,124 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 81,488 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 81,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 81,089 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 81,088 miles

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 81,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

surface corrosion to under side of car

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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ARW 575B is a 1964 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1964 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 43,360 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 ARW 575B, 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 62 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 ARW 575B registered?

ARW 575B is a 1964 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 September 1964.

Is ARW 575B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARW 575B shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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