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SUU 696N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,426 mi
Last recorded73,426 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUU 696N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,426 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 73,426 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 72,916 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 72,239 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 72,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 71,974 miles

Both sides front brakes lightly binding

Offside front tyre touching inner arch in full left-hand steerig lock

Pass 16 May 2006 71,868 miles

Both sides front brake lightly binding

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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SUU 696N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc 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 SUU 696N, 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

How do I check the history of SUU 696N?

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What year was SUU 696N registered?

SUU 696N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 September 1974.

Is SUU 696N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUU 696N 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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