MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,736 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
both rear tyres poor condition/perished 155/80/13t
chassis showing areas of corrossion
play noticed on both front steering/suspension units
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
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
engine has various oil leaks
slight movement in steering rack
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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