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1974 Triumph Spitfire

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,368 mi
Last recorded68,368 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDF 567M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 68,368 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRUNNION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 68,368 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRUNNION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working BOTH (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 68,129 miles

CORROSION EVIDENT ON O/S SILL & SILL TO FLOOR

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 68,129 miles

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

CORROSION EVIDENT ON O/S SILL & SILL TO FLOOR

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,856 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 67,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,456 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 67,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,310 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 67,310 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 67,204 miles

corrosin to underside and body

Fail 8 Oct 2009 67,204 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosin to underside and body

Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,714 miles

front seats insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2008 63,714 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front seats insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,097 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 63,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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PDF 567M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PDF 567M, 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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PDF 567M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 March 1974.

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