MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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50+ data pointsMOT History
floors and chassis starting to rust
front brakes slight imbalance-24%
offside front brake slight binding
offside rear foot and handbrake performance slightly low
rear brakes slight imbalance
underside of vehicle rusting, repaired and undersealed
chassis and floors starting to rust
nearside rear foot brake performance slightly low
offside rear brake slight binding
offside rear shock absorber bushes starting to crack/ perish
rear brakes slight imbalance
rear suspension spring starting to rust and bushes starting to crack/ perish
underside of vehicle rusty, repaired and heavily under sealed
both front wheel bearings slight play
nearside steering track rod end slight play
offside front and offside rear brakes slight binding
offside rear handbrake performance slightly low
rear brakes slight imbalance
rear suspension spring bushes starting to crack/ perish
slight play in steering rack and steering rack gaitors starting to perish
suspension and steering starting to rust
suspension arm bushes, shock absorbers bushes, antiroll bar bushes starting to crack/ perish
underside of vehicle rusty, repaired, in poor condition and heavily undersealed
both front wheel bearings slight play
nearside steering track rod end slight play
offside rear brake slight binding
offside rear handbrake performance slightly low
rear brakes slight imbalance
slight play in steering rack
steering rack gaitors, suspension arms bushes, shock absorber bushes, antiroll bar bushes and rear spring bushes starting to crack/ perish
suspension and steering rusty
underside of vehicle rusty, repaired, in poor condition and heavily undersealed
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?
Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TCV 512N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TCV 512N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of TCV 512N?
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What year was TCV 512N registered?
TCV 512N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 23 September 1974.
Is TCV 512N safe to buy?
The MOT history for TCV 512N shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does TCV 512N have outstanding finance?
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