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BCU 74N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

360 mi
Last recorded360 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCU 74N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 360 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front outriggers light corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2010 195 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2010 195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2009 21 miles

slight movement in nearside lower shockabsorber mounting.

slight movement in nearside rack mounting.

slight movement in offside track rod.

Pass 26 Apr 2008 99,600 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 99,594 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BCU 74N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BCU 74N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCU 74N registered?

BCU 74N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is BCU 74N safe to buy?

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