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MHY 743L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,625 mi
Last recorded91,625 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHY 743L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 91,625 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 91,578 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 90,943 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 90,920 miles

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 90,354 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 89,267 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 87,898 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 87,898 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 85,730 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 84,434 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 83,260 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 82,452 miles

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 80,701 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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