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VYE 444M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,233 mi
Last recorded7,233 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYE 444M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 7,233 miles

n/s/f ,o/s/f ,n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bushes cracked

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have slight cracks

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings slighty noisey

steering rack bushes weak

under side covered on thick dry paint

Pass 7 Jul 2016 6,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 6,607 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 6,466 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 6,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 5,499 miles

whole undrside of car coverde in black tar very diffecult to test

Fail 18 Jun 2013 5,495 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

whole undrside of car coverde in black tar very diffecult to test

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 444M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYE 444M, 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 444M registered?

VYE 444M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is VYE 444M safe to buy?

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