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SMY 576M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,289 mi
Last recorded40,289 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMY 576M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,289 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,553 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 40,553 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,374 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,718 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,162 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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SMY 576M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SMY 576M, 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 SMY 576M registered?

SMY 576M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 January 1974.

Is SMY 576M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMY 576M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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