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UEC 766M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,153 mi
Last recorded60,153 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEC 766M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,153 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,959 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 59,709 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 59,368 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 59,366 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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UEC 766M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 UEC 766M, 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 53 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 UEC 766M registered?

UEC 766M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UEC 766M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEC 766M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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