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BRJ 240L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,211 mi
Last recorded21,211 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRJ 240L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 21,211 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 19,528 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,129 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 14,125 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 12,287 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 7,895 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 2,694 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 2,168 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 1,996 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 1,250 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,084 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 907 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 256 miles

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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BRJ 240L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BRJ 240L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRJ 240L registered?

BRJ 240L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is BRJ 240L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRJ 240L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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