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PEL 244M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,523 mi
Last recorded32,523 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEL 244M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 32,523 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 31,631 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 30,626 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 30,581 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,674 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 27,320 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,858 miles

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

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

o/s/r service brake low

parking brake adjustment

parking brake low only just legal

Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,476 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 18,781 miles

parking brake will req adjusting soon

Fail 26 May 2006 15,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 May 2006 15,112 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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PEL 244M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PEL 244M, 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 PEL 244M registered?

PEL 244M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 February 1974.

Is PEL 244M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEL 244M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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