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UMC 555M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,678 mi
Last recorded99,678 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMC 555M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 99,678 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 99,486 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 99,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 98,825 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 98,676 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 98,675 miles

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

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

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 555M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc 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 UMC 555M, 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 555M registered?

UMC 555M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 November 1973.

Is UMC 555M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMC 555M 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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