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XME 770N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,400 mi
Last recorded68,400 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXME 770N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,400 miles

Both rear lower wings corroded

Both lower front wings corroded

Offside front footwell to sill area corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 68,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear lower wings corroding

offside front floor pan to inner sill corroded

rear brake imbalance

Fail 25 Oct 2011 68,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear lower wings corroding

offside front floor pan to inner sill corroded

rear brake imbalance

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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XME 770N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Brown 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 XME 770N, 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 XME 770N registered?

XME 770N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 September 1974.

Is XME 770N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XME 770N 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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