MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MHY 743L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 MHY 743L, 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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How do I check the history of MHY 743L?
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What year was MHY 743L registered?
MHY 743L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 May 1973.
Is MHY 743L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MHY 743L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MHY 743L have outstanding finance?
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