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PBH 204L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,714 mi
Last recorded89,714 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBH 204L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 89,714 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 89,500 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 86,526 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 86,282 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 86,165 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 86,145 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 86,120 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,953 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 85,942 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 85,766 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,756 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 85,414 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 85,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 85,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 May 2006 85,380 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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PBH 204L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PBH 204L, 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 PBH 204L registered?

PBH 204L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 January 1973.

Is PBH 204L safe to buy?

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