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ROP 692M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,322 mi
Last recorded83,322 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROP 692M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 83,322 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 83,307 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,194 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,131 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 83,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,274 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,124 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,032 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 82,032 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 81,988 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 81,861 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 81,365 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 80,743 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 80,320 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 80,320 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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ROP 692M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ROP 692M, 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 ROP 692M registered?

ROP 692M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 April 1974.

Is ROP 692M safe to buy?

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