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JOC 72L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,650 mi
Last recorded60,650 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOC 72L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,650 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 60,641 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 60,632 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside half shaft bolts loose

Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,394 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lots of welded patch repairs to body work and structual mounting points

offside and nearside windscreen wiper blades in poor condition

offside front brake disc in poor condition on inner face

slight play nearside front lower trunion joint

slight play nearside front steering rack end

Pass 29 Jan 2007 56,682 miles

poor repair on nearside rear outer sill panel

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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JOC 72L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JOC 72L, 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

How do I check the history of JOC 72L?

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What year was JOC 72L registered?

JOC 72L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 June 1973.

Is JOC 72L safe to buy?

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