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MYL 595L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,726 mi
Last recorded11,726 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYL 595L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 11,726 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 11,725 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 11,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,600 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 11,458 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 11,458 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 10,400 miles

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

offside and nearside rear wheel arches inside the boot corroded

offside front door handle loose

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 9,423 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 9,419 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 9,310 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 9,310 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre tracking out

slight play in sterring rack

Pass 7 Jun 2006 8,599 miles

front o/s/f tyre tracking out

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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MYL 595L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MYL 595L, 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 MYL 595L?

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What year was MYL 595L registered?

MYL 595L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is MYL 595L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYL 595L shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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