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XYU 211N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,531 mi
Last recorded64,531 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYU 211N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 64,531 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,868 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 63,868 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,556 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 63,163 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 62,838 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,589 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 62,119 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,925 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 61,879 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 61,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

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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XYU 211N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XYU 211N, 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

How do I check the history of XYU 211N?

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What year was XYU 211N registered?

XYU 211N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 September 1974.

Is XYU 211N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYU 211N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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