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TON 746N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,814 mi
Last recorded11,814 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTON 746N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 11,814 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 11,787 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 11,784 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 11,634 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 11,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 11,544 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 11,505 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 11,488 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 11,356 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 11,356 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 11,281 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 11,281 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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TON 746N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TON 746N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TON 746N?

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What year was TON 746N registered?

TON 746N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 September 1974.

Is TON 746N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TON 746N shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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