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BET 614L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,227 mi
Last recorded38,227 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBET 614L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 38,227 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2025 36,982 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 36,982 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 35,555 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 34,066 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 33,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer(on limit) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,969 miles

front seat mounting bolts not tight

Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,738 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 32,738 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,561 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 32,524 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 32,542 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BET 614L 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 76.9%.

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 BET 614L, 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 BET 614L registered?

BET 614L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 January 1973.

Is BET 614L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BET 614L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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