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PLN 731L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,736 mi
Last recorded13,736 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLN 731L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 13,736 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 12,426 miles

both rear tyres poor condition/perished 155/80/13t

chassis showing areas of corrossion

play noticed on both front steering/suspension units

Pass 19 May 2011 11,486 miles

areas of corrossion on floor & chassis

play noticed on both sides front steering/suspension assemblies

rear tyres perished/nearside rear just mot legal

vehicle underside heavily undersealed when presented for test

Fail 19 May 2011 11,486 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

areas of corrossion on floor & chassis

play noticed on both sides front steering/suspension assemblies

rear tyres perished/nearside rear just mot legal

vehicle underside heavily undersealed when presented for test

Pass 5 Jun 2010 10,783 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 10,460 miles

engine has various oil leaks

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 8 May 2009 10,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine has various oil leaks

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2008 10,009 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit also has high/low spots

Pass 14 Nov 2005 9,557 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 9,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in steering rack noticed

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 731L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PLN 731L, 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 PLN 731L?

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What year was PLN 731L registered?

PLN 731L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is PLN 731L safe to buy?

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