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PPD 932L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,335 mi
Last recorded72,335 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPD 932L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,335 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 72,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,232 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,977 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 71,672 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,082 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,935 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,025 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,784 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 67,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 66,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 64,131 miles

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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PPD 932L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PPD 932L, 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 PPD 932L registered?

PPD 932L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is PPD 932L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPD 932L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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