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TSO 427M

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,602 mi
Last recorded31,602 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSO 427M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2015 31,602 miles

Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,602 miles

Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,793 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 28,746 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting from gearbox broken but exhaust secure.

wear in near side front steering rack arm.

Fail 11 May 2011 28,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting from gearbox broken but exhaust secure.

wear in near side front steering rack arm.

Pass 5 May 2010 27,303 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 May 2008 27,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear foot and handbrake efforts low

water leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 27,213 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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TSO 427M is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 TSO 427M, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TSO 427M registered?

TSO 427M is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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