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SPH 930M

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,434 mi
Last recorded96,434 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPH 930M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 96,434 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted signs of previous rubbing on inside o/s f wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2012 96,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 96,031 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 95,858 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 95,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 95,089 miles

n/s front suspension lower fulcrum pin slight wear

Pass 22 Aug 2008 94,775 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 94,577 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 94,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 94,355 miles

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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SPH 930M is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 SPH 930M, 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 55 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 SPH 930M registered?

SPH 930M is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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