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PLN 682L

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,767 mi
Last recorded1,767 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLN 682L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 1,767 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 97,675 miles

O/S Outer sill starting to crack

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight oil leak from gearbox area

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 24 Jan 2008 52,820 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 52,814 miles

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

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 52,443 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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PLN 682L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 PLN 682L, 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 55 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 PLN 682L registered?

PLN 682L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PLN 682L safe to buy?

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