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RUL 892L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,353 mi
Last recorded15,353 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUL 892L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 15,353 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 15,020 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 15,012 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front of inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front of inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 14,843 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 14,843 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 14,705 miles

Oil leak

play in water pump

Pass 17 Aug 2012 13,805 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2012 13,805 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

crack in o/s/f floor pan

n/s/ exhast mount bolt loose

rear exhaust box held with tie wraps

Pass 15 Aug 2011 13,558 miles

play in nearside rear inner drive shaft joint

Fail 15 Aug 2011 13,558 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

play in nearside rear inner drive shaft joint

Pass 28 May 2010 12,281 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 12,097 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 12,019 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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RUL 892L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RUL 892L, 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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RUL 892L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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