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UHR 737J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,935 mi
Last recorded29,935 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHR 737J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 29,935 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2013 29,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front lower trunion has slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 29,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front lower trunion has slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,191 miles

Oil leak

Steering rack slightly worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front lower trunion slightly worn

Fail 12 Apr 2012 29,191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front lower trunion slightly worn

Oil leak

Rear diff bolts loose & one missing

Steering rack slightly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 28,049 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 27,469 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,674 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,048 miles

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

Offside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 25,656 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 25,040 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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UHR 737J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UHR 737J, 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.

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What year was UHR 737J registered?

UHR 737J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 March 1971.

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