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VYE 436M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

9,928 mi
Last recorded9,928 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYE 436M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 9,928 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 9,674 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 9,559 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 9,530 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2015 9,083 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 8,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 8,407 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,552 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 6,867 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 6,863 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Oct 2007 6,862 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 6,857 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 6,856 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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VYE 436M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VYE 436M, 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.

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What year was VYE 436M registered?

VYE 436M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 February 1974.

Is VYE 436M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYE 436M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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