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ERY 333L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

9,271 mi
Last recorded9,271 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERY 333L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 9,271 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 9,176 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 9,092 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 8,567 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 7,241 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 6,442 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint lower trunnion (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 6,111 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 5,925 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 5,916 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 5,468 miles

light scratch mark across screen

Fail 17 Jun 2014 5,406 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

light scratch mark across screen

Pass 20 May 2013 1,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2012 1,833 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 1,731 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 1,346 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 459 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 459 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 98,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 96,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2006 93,949 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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ERY 333L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 ERY 333L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ERY 333L registered?

ERY 333L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 September 1972.

Is ERY 333L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERY 333L shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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