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UHM 234M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,490 mi
Last recorded62,490 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHM 234M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 62,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 62,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 62,334 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 62,222 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,010 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 61,754 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,216 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,805 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 60,805 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,222 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,098 miles

DETERIORATION OF REAR BRAKE HOSES.

SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S FRONT LOWER TRUNNION JOINT

Fail 11 Jun 2013 60,094 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

DETERIORATION OF REAR BRAKE HOSES.

SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S FRONT LOWER TRUNNION JOINT

Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,981 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,896 miles

Both side seats are slightly loose

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,884 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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UHM 234M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 UHM 234M, 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 UHM 234M registered?

UHM 234M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 November 1973.

Is UHM 234M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHM 234M shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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