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VYA 576M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,252 mi
Last recorded52,252 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYA 576M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,252 miles

Handbrake efficiency of 16% only just met

Nearside rear service brake efficiency slightly low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,252 miles

underbody sealant cracked

all present patches siliconed sealed

Fail 11 Aug 2009 52,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all present patches siliconed sealed

underbody sealant cracked

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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VYA 576M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYA 576M, 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 VYA 576M registered?

VYA 576M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 January 1974.

Is VYA 576M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYA 576M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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