MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,451 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT TOP (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing both (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing both (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PTM 974M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 PTM 974M, 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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How do I check the history of PTM 974M?
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What year was PTM 974M registered?
PTM 974M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 March 1974.
Is PTM 974M safe to buy?
The MOT history for PTM 974M shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PTM 974M have outstanding finance?
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