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UOH 464H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,960 mi
Last recorded88,960 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOH 464H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,960 miles

Upper steering column bracket worn.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 88,960 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Upper steering column bracket worn.

Pass 13 May 2016 88,772 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 88,500 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 88,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 88,381 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 88,381 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes binding

Fail 10 Oct 2013 88,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 88,258 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 88,258 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 88,006 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 88,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak

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

corrosion nsf osf body mounts

Pass 4 Aug 2010 87,068 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 86,951 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 86,363 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 85,801 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 84,867 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 84,803 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

oil leak

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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UOH 464H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 UOH 464H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UOH 464H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 May 1970.

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