MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,003 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PYU 599L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 PYU 599L, 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 PYU 599L registered?
PYU 599L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 January 1973.
Is PYU 599L safe to buy?
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