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PJE 423N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,388 mi
Last recorded62,388 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJE 423N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,388 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 62,110 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 62,030 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 61,810 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 61,810 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,789 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 61,770 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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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PJE 423N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJE 423N, 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 PJE 423N registered?

PJE 423N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 August 1974.

Is PJE 423N safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJE 423N shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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