MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,562 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint to center pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside inner sill poor repair
Offside inner sill poor repair
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s & o/s floor & sill corroded
Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
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BJA 227L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BJA 227L, 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 BJA 227L registered?
BJA 227L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 April 1973.
Is BJA 227L safe to buy?
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