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OTT 749M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,241 mi
Last recorded2,241 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTT 749M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 2,241 miles

both sills rusty

engine oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

o/s/f door hinges worn

Pass 2 Jul 2024 11,933 miles

both sills rusty

engine oil leaks

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

slight play at front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Nov 2022 11,502 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r wheel arch rusty and n/s/f sill outer

o/s/f door hinges worn

Pass 3 Dec 2021 10,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

drivers door hinge s worn

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2020 9,851 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel

play in o/s/f door hinges

Pass 6 Jul 2019 8,135 miles

oil leaks

Pass 28 Jun 2018 7,064 miles

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 7 Jul 2017 5,535 miles

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 25 Jun 2016 4,072 miles

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 10 Jul 2015 3,132 miles

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 3 Jul 2014 2,575 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 2,569 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 2,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight plat at steering wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2012 549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 97,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 96,333 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 96,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 95,380 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded

substantial welding applied underside,

Pass 11 Dec 2007 93,432 miles

play front hubs

repaired and heavely under sealed

Pass 13 Dec 2006 92,260 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2006 92,260 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OTT 749M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTT 749M, 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 OTT 749M registered?

OTT 749M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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