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ROE 4M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,443 mi
Last recorded66,443 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROE 4M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 66,443 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 May 2020 66,441 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 64,540 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,504 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,493 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both On Ferules (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 64,483 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,439 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 64,390 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,364 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,320 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 64,293 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 64,271 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 64,245 miles

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Scrub Inner Edges

Pass 24 Aug 2007 64,209 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 64,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 64,070 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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ROE 4M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ROE 4M, 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 ROE 4M registered?

ROE 4M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is ROE 4M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROE 4M shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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