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TNV 73N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,409 mi
Last recorded97,409 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNV 73N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 97,409 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,223 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 96,977 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

damage to nearside front wheel

Pass 4 Feb 2014 96,607 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

damge to nearside front wheel

engine mounts weak

play in steering

Pass 22 Feb 2013 95,544 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 95,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2010 94,265 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 90,671 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 83,039 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 83,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 79,149 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 79,149 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 75,010 miles

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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TNV 73N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TNV 73N, 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 TNV 73N registered?

TNV 73N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 September 1974.

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