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FRW 334L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

4,598 mi
Last recorded4,598 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRW 334L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 4,598 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 4,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 May 2021 2,577 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 2,577 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 1,878 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 493 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 456 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 245 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 99,940 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 99,450 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 98,970 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 98,961 miles

1/ slight play in nearside steering rack 2/ both steering rack gaiters are perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2011 98,562 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2010 97,924 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 97,530 miles

slight play in steering rack on n/s

Pass 24 May 2008 97,133 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 96,596 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 95,409 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 95,409 miles

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

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 334L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 334L, 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 FRW 334L registered?

FRW 334L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 January 1973.

Is FRW 334L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRW 334L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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