MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
360 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front outriggers light corrosion
slight play in offside of steering rack
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in offside of steering rack
slight movement in nearside lower shockabsorber mounting.
slight movement in nearside rack mounting.
slight movement in offside track rod.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for BCU 74N shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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