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TYY 764M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,435 mi
Last recorded23,435 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYY 764M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,435 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 24,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,431 miles

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,318 miles

Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heavy undersealing on underbody panelling and chassis

Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,298 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

heavy undersealing on underbody panelling and chassis

Pass 3 Apr 2008 12,404 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 11,331 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 10,371 miles

both head lamp aims ,too left ( on limit) †long parking brake lever travel. †spongy foot brake operation'

vehicle underside corroded / welded repairs made,+ heavily undersealed.

Fail 27 Mar 2006 10,361 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

both head lamp aims on limit ( too left) †offside head lamp ;loose. †both front back plates insecurly mounted. †vehicle underside corroded + welded repairs made also heavily undersealed

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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TYY 764M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TYY 764M, 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 TYY 764M registered?

TYY 764M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 January 1974.

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The MOT history for TYY 764M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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