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UAA 992M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

46,408 mi
Last recorded46,408 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAA 992M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 46,408 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 46,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 46,401 miles

Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 46,398 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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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UAA 992M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 UAA 992M, 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

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What year was UAA 992M registered?

UAA 992M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1974.

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