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FRW 321L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,354 mi
Last recorded17,354 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRW 321L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 17,354 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 17,354 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 17,354 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 17,354 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 17,354 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 17,282 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 16,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 15,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 13,789 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 10,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 8,391 miles

Brake pedal feels slightly soft

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

No boot lid fitted at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust downpipe touching heat shield

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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FRW 321L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FRW 321L, 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 FRW 321L?

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What year was FRW 321L registered?

FRW 321L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is FRW 321L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRW 321L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FRW 321L have outstanding finance?

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