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PEV 625M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,512 mi
Last recorded89,512 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEV 625M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 89,512 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

slight cracking on track rod end gatiors

slight play in steering u/j

Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,134 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

play in steering colum u/j

Pass 13 Jun 2014 88,929 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

play in sterring colum

Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,676 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in steering colum

Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,343 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 88,129 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 88,126 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 87,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 86,975 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 86,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2007 86,102 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 85,607 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)

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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PEV 625M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PEV 625M, 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 PEV 625M registered?

PEV 625M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is PEV 625M safe to buy?

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