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YUK 64M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

14,829 mi
Last recorded14,829 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUK 64M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 14,829 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 14,773 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , gear and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 14,356 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 13,946 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 13,946 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,468 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 12,439 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 12,242 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 12,238 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,910 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 11,903 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Slight movement in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 11,903 miles

Slight movement in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Apr 2009 11,194 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 10,693 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 10,693 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside rear lower suspension pin has slight free play

Pass 25 Aug 2006 9,979 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 9,979 miles

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

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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YUK 64M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YUK 64M, 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 YUK 64M registered?

YUK 64M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 June 1974.

Is YUK 64M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUK 64M shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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