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BJA 227L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,562 mi
Last recorded9,562 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 227L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 9,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 8,907 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 7,898 miles

n/s & o/s floor & sill corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 7,897 miles

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.

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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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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