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HOX 693L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,938 mi
Last recorded63,938 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOX 693L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 63,938 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 63,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured trailing arm front mounting point body cracked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,804 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 63,687 miles

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,687 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,605 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 63,599 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,462 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,237 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 63,237 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 62,651 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 61,842 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 61,842 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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HOX 693L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HOX 693L, 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 HOX 693L registered?

HOX 693L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 May 1973.

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