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TBJ 866M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,529 mi
Last recorded99,529 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBJ 866M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 99,529 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 99,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 99,437 miles

ENGING HAS OIL LEAK

Pass 21 Aug 2015 98,926 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 98,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,911 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

N/S/F BRKAE DISC RUBBING ON BACK PLATE

N/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

OPERATION OF WIPER ARC IS REDUCED

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 24 Jul 2013 97,049 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 97,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearing

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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TBJ 866M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TBJ 866M, 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 TBJ 866M registered?

TBJ 866M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is TBJ 866M safe to buy?

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