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TCV 512N

1974 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,010 mi
Last recorded98,010 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCV 512N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 May 2018 98,010 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 97,755 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 97,494 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 97,167 miles

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.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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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.

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What year was TCV 512N registered?

TCV 512N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 23 September 1974.

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