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BNE 533N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,783 mi
Last recorded92,783 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNE 533N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,783 miles

Brake pedal spongy.

Horn switch tempremental.

some wear top steering coloumn mounting.

Pass 4 May 2010 92,703 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear valance slightly corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2010 92,703 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear valance slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 92,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 May 2009 92,510 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 91,776 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 91,522 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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BNE 533N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BNE 533N, 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 BNE 533N registered?

BNE 533N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is BNE 533N safe to buy?

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