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SPP 402M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,141 mi
Last recorded71,141 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPP 402M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 71,141 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 71,054 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 70,976 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 70,884 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 70,278 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 69,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Jun 2018 69,890 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 69,409 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 69,180 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 69,180 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,916 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 68,523 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,149 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2009 67,790 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 67,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 67,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 66,756 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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SPP 402M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SPP 402M, 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 SPP 402M registered?

SPP 402M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 June 1974.

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