MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,933 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
handbrake travel high
rack mounting may be worn? side to side play
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
abit of grease leak from hub seal? both side front
abit of play in lower joints
handbrake travel high and offside cable adjuster loose
rubber pipe to fuel pump starting to crack outside
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TJB 288M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 TJB 288M, 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 TJB 288M registered?
TJB 288M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1974.
Is TJB 288M safe to buy?
The MOT history for TJB 288M shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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