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AJA 486L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,836 mi
Last recorded13,836 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJA 486L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 13,836 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 13,607 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

exhaust fouling chassis and prop shaft

exhaust fouling chassis and prop shaft

Fail 27 Jun 2017 13,605 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion on o/s/f floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

exhaust fouling chassis and prop shaft

exhaust fouling chassis and prop shaft

Pass 10 Jun 2016 13,153 miles

Nearside middle outrigger partially detached

Fail 10 Jun 2016 13,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside middle outrigger partially detached

Pass 18 Jun 2015 12,831 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 12,631 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 12,631 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,631 miles

O/S/R Floor Corroded And Holed

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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AJA 486L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AJA 486L, 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 AJA 486L registered?

AJA 486L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is AJA 486L safe to buy?

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