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PNT 328M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,459 mi
Last recorded70,459 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNT 328M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,459 miles

handbrake travel

slight play nearside trackrod end

Pass 23 Jun 2010 70,319 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 May 2008 70,141 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Apr 2007 69,929 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 69,928 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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PNT 328M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PNT 328M, 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 PNT 328M registered?

PNT 328M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 April 1974.

Is PNT 328M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNT 328M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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