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PNT 967M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

2,997 mi
Last recorded2,997 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNT 967M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 2,997 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 9,970 miles

Nearside Front door sticking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 97,862 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,516 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 97,516 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 97,487 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 97,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 97,395 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 97,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bolts in rear diff are loose

Pass 7 Jul 2009 97,081 miles

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 97,081 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 May 2009 97,064 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 967M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PNT 967M, 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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PNT 967M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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