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PYC 571L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,607 mi
Last recorded75,607 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYC 571L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 75,607 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 75,537 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 75,535 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 75,384 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 May 2015 75,375 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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PYC 571L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PYC 571L, 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 PYC 571L registered?

PYC 571L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 April 1973.

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Does PYC 571L have outstanding finance?

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