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UPO 291N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,764 mi
Last recorded52,764 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPO 291N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 52,764 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 52,764 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 52,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

n/s front anti roll bar washers missing

Fail 26 Jan 2017 52,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

n/s front anti roll bar washers missing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,272 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 52,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,080 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perishing.

Moderate imbalance in front brakes.

Offside front and nearside front damper lower bushes perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear floor panels have possible poor repairs, but unable to fully inspect as covered in underseal.

Rear brake hoses perishing.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower trunnions.

Various areas of body have possible poor repairs,but unable to inspect as covered by underside/filler.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,007 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perishing.

Offside front and nearside front damper lower bushes perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake hoses perishing.

Possible poor repairs to offside rear and nearside rear floor panels by suspension tie rod mounting areas. Advise further inspection.

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar to wishbone bush.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower trunnions.

Various possible poor repairs to underside of vehicle underbody. Advise further inspection.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,975 miles

some signs of underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2008 51,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some signs of underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 51,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside and nearside rear suspension bushes worn

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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UPO 291N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UPO 291N, 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 UPO 291N registered?

UPO 291N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is UPO 291N safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPO 291N shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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