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PEC 85L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,615 mi
Last recorded38,615 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEC 85L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 38,615 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 38,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 38,469 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 38,198 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,146 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 38,144 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,008 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 37,815 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 37,557 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 37,230 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 36,155 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,731 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,715 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,585 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 33,938 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 33,711 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 33,711 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

movement in passenger seat rails

Pass 8 Jun 2005 33,691 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 33,691 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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PEC 85L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PEC 85L, 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 PEC 85L?

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What year was PEC 85L registered?

PEC 85L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 January 1973.

Is PEC 85L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEC 85L shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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