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PWH 423M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,965 mi
Last recorded71,965 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWH 423M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 71,965 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brakes lightly binding

Rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 13 May 2016 71,933 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,926 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight noise from offside front wheel when rotated

Fail 29 Aug 2013 71,905 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front flexible brake hose slightly twisted

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,905 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front flexible brake hose slightly twisted

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,865 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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PWH 423M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PWH 423M, 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

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What year was PWH 423M registered?

PWH 423M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is PWH 423M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWH 423M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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