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ONK 9L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

434 mi
Last recorded434 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONK 9L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 434 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 277 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 201 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 141 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 97,481 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,187 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 97,187 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front position lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working Both rear position lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 10,743 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 10,429 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 9,986 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 9,919 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 9,825 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 9,825 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2014 8,848 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 6,354 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 6,234 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 5,493 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 4,807 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 4,318 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 3,887 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 3,494 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 3,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 2,491 miles

battery insecure

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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ONK 9L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ONK 9L, 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 ONK 9L?

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What year was ONK 9L registered?

ONK 9L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 April 1973.

Is ONK 9L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONK 9L shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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