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UMC 544M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,253 mi
Last recorded90,253 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMC 544M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 90,253 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,044 miles

corrosion around brake mastercylinder

play in nsf and nsr trunions

Pass 30 Jun 2015 89,712 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 89,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 88,524 miles

front washers only just provide sufficient fluid

rear brakes tight

rear shock bushes deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2013 88,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes tight

rear shock bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,456 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 88,119 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 88,046 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 87,940 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 87,687 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 87,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 87,406 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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UMC 544M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UMC 544M, 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.

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What year was UMC 544M registered?

UMC 544M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is UMC 544M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMC 544M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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