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UHT 703N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,624 mi
Last recorded72,624 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHT 703N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,624 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 72,610 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 72,610 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 72,561 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 72,496 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 72,331 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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UHT 703N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UHT 703N, 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 UHT 703N?

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What year was UHT 703N registered?

UHT 703N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 August 1974.

Is UHT 703N safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHT 703N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UHT 703N have outstanding finance?

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