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SAY 415M

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,202 mi
Last recorded57,202 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAY 415M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,202 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,706 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 53,677 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

brake pipes heavily covered in wax oil

visual emission test smell rich

Pass 21 Aug 2008 48,976 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emission could be better

Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,188 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 42,188 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns r uj joint

Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,838 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 32,342 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SAY 415M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SAY 415M, 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 SAY 415M registered?

SAY 415M is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 June 1974.

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