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PLB 127L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,327 mi
Last recorded46,327 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

RegistrationPLB 127L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 46,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 45,653 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 44,919 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,094 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,898 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

suspension components has corrosion forming on them

underside has light corrosion forming

Pass 9 May 2016 41,185 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

fuel smell inside vehicle

windscreen wipers could be better

Fail 30 May 2015 41,022 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

fuel smell inside vehicle

Pass 21 May 2014 40,536 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2014 40,536 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,178 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front road wheel damaged but not excessive

Fail 15 Apr 2013 40,174 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front road wheel damaged but not excessive

Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,094 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 40,094 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,075 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 40,075 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine area oily underneath

front brakes binding slightly

h.c. high on tick over

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

nearside wing mirror could be better

slight "rough" feel to nearside rear wheel when rotated ... suspect dif problem / or slight wheel bearing problem

Fail 9 Mar 2010 39,211 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine area oily underneath

front brakes binding slightly

h.c. high on tick over

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

nearside wing mirror could be better

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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PLB 127L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PLB 127L, 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 PLB 127L registered?

PLB 127L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is PLB 127L safe to buy?

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