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PUO 721M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,900 mi
Last recorded37,900 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUO 721M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,900 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 37,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 3,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,112 miles

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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PUO 721M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PUO 721M, 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 PUO 721M registered?

PUO 721M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 April 1974.

Is PUO 721M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUO 721M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PUO 721M have outstanding finance?

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