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URD 415H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,968 mi
Last recorded31,968 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURD 415H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 31,968 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 31,919 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 31,867 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 31,702 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,549 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 31,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

slight movement in steering rack when in operation

Pass 13 May 2011 30,718 miles

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

heater control valve leaking

nearside screen washer in op

sump pan gasket leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,092 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 30,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

nearside rear brake draging slightly

offside front brake slightly draging

rear exhhaust clamp insecure (exhaust not blowing at the time of test)

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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URD 415H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 URD 415H, 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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What year was URD 415H registered?

URD 415H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 July 1970.

Is URD 415H safe to buy?

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