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PPL 556L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,096 mi
Last recorded58,096 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPL 556L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 58,096 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 58,090 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 57,823 miles

o/s/f floor pan corroded

slight cut in n/s/r tyre valve

Pass 29 May 2019 57,320 miles

Offside Front Floor not fully secure corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

exhaust touching chassis

previous welding repairs covered

Pass 31 Jul 2017 57,183 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 57,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,729 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 56,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 56,695 miles

Horn not working works only when steering wheel pushed right down (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float up and down lift in column (2.1.3)

offside outer sill heaviley repaired

Pass 15 Aug 2014 56,608 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 56,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,875 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,368 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 45,357 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,872 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,751 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,095 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

nearside and offside rear inner wings corroded

slight play in nearside and offside front trunions

Fail 30 Jun 2006 32,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

nearside and offside rear inner wings corroded

slight play in nearside and offside front trunions

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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PPL 556L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PPL 556L, 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 PPL 556L registered?

PPL 556L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is PPL 556L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPL 556L shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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