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DWS 762L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,184 mi
Last recorded72,184 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWS 762L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 72,184 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 71,731 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 70,549 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 68,653 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 67,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 67,507 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 67,335 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 67,335 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 66,428 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 65,456 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 64,410 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 64,154 miles

o/s inner sill require attension soon

Pass 14 Apr 2007 63,875 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 63,131 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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DWS 762L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DWS 762L, 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

How do I check the history of DWS 762L?

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What year was DWS 762L registered?

DWS 762L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 July 1973.

Is DWS 762L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWS 762L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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