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TMM 809M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,975 mi
Last recorded56,975 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMM 809M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 56,975 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front anti-roll bar vertical link lower bush worn.

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Slight play in nearside front lower trunnion.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front wheel bearings.

Very slight play in offside front lower trunnion.

Fail 1 Jun 2026 56,965 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust mounting strap, by rear differential, mounting bolt missing.

Offside front anti-roll bar vertical link lower bush worn.

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Slight play in nearside front lower trunnion.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front wheel bearings.

Very slight play in offside front lower trunnion.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,417 miles

Number plate lamps unit slightly loose.

Offside front anti-roll bar vertical link lower bush worn.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower trunnion.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,083 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,897 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 55,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 55,444 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,438 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 55,422 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 55,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 55,381 miles

Oil leak

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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TMM 809M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TMM 809M, 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 TMM 809M registered?

TMM 809M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 June 1974.

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