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TBU 974N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,242 mi
Last recorded10,242 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBU 974N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 10,242 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 10,238 miles

Electrical wiring insecure below dashboard (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage sill cover (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage sill cover (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Oil leak

Front Oil leak

Offside Front Upper sun visor insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2011 10,226 miles

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

slight play in o/s lower trunion

Pass 23 Jan 2009 1,031 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 1,021 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 10,187 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 10,186 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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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TBU 974N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 TBU 974N, 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 TBU 974N registered?

TBU 974N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 September 1974.

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