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HAD 316L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Multi-colour Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,114 mi
Last recorded71,114 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAD 316L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,114 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 71,114 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 69,706 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 68,189 miles

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

Oil leak

all underside has corrosion not in prescribed area

Pass 16 May 2008 66,043 miles

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.

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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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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