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UYD 586M

1973 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Maroon Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,096 mi
Last recorded33,096 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYD 586M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 33,096 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 33,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,662 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 32,599 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 32,331 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,163 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,866 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,740 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?

Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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UYD 586M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Maroon with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UYD 586M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UYD 586M registered?

UYD 586M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 6 December 1973.

Is UYD 586M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYD 586M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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