MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
all underside has corrosion not in prescribed area
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HAD 316L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Multi-colour with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 HAD 316L, 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.
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What year was HAD 316L registered?
HAD 316L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 May 1973.
Is HAD 316L safe to buy?
The MOT history for HAD 316L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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