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SXC 708M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,696 mi
Last recorded15,696 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXC 708M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 15,696 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 15,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 145,502 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 14,559 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 12,726 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 6 Jun 2013 11,439 miles

Oil leak

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

repairs been made to both front floors

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Fail 6 Jun 2013 11,439 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

repairs been made to both front floors

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 7 May 2010 11,203 miles

Offside rear under sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 11,202 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Offside rear under sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area.

Service brake performance ONLY 54% just within MOT minimum requirements of 50%.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,194 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 11,194 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2007 10,968 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,241 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 9,241 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.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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SXC 708M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SXC 708M, 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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SXC 708M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 29 March 1974.

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