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MOT 711L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,392 mi
Last recorded2,392 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOT 711L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 2,392 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 1,943 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 1,534 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 1,390 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 1,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 1,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 1,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 625 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 611 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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MOT 711L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MOT 711L, 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

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What year was MOT 711L registered?

MOT 711L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 March 1973.

Is MOT 711L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOT 711L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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