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FRW 344L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

851 mi
Last recorded851 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRW 344L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 851 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 719 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 614 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 592 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 452 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 314 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 152 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 100 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 11 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 9 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 344L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 344L, 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 344L registered?

FRW 344L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 January 1973.

Is FRW 344L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRW 344L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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