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SCR 197N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,539 mi
Last recorded89,539 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCR 197N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 89,539 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 89,190 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,103 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,002 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 88,685 miles

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,165 miles

Handbrake lever high

Fail 6 Dec 2011 88,165 miles

Handbrake lever high

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 87,125 miles

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside rear inner u/j worn

Fail 1 Nov 2010 87,114 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in rear driveshaft universal joints

slight play offside front wheel bearing

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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SCR 197N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SCR 197N, 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 SCR 197N registered?

SCR 197N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is SCR 197N safe to buy?

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