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BUU 411H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,540 mi
Last recorded14,540 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUU 411H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 14,540 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 14,500 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 30 Oct 2014 14,430 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 14,405 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise slight play in o/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2012 14,405 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 14,405 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 14,405 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 11 Nov 2011 14,405 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

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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BUU 411H is a 1970 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 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 BUU 411H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BUU 411H?

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What year was BUU 411H registered?

BUU 411H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 June 1970.

Is BUU 411H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUU 411H shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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