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PEU 193F

1970 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,756 mi
Last recorded77,756 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEU 193F
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,756 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,657 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,404 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2011 77,233 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,026 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,390 miles

general under body corosion

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to being covered in stone gard paint

Fail 11 Jun 2008 76,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

general under body corosion

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to being covered in stone gard paint

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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PEU 193F is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 PEU 193F, 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 56 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 PEU 193F registered?

PEU 193F is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 November 1970.

Is PEU 193F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEU 193F shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PEU 193F have outstanding finance?

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