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SBC 69N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,219 mi
Last recorded47,219 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBC 69N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 47,219 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 47,208 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2022 46,206 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 45,567 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 44,299 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 44,281 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,427 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,644 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 41,473 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 40,757 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 39,910 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,664 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 37,797 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,865 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 34,396 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 34,396 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

excessive play in steering rack mountings

Pass 2 Jun 2007 33,879 miles

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

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

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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SBC 69N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SBC 69N, 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 SBC 69N registered?

SBC 69N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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