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SLO 680L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

4,182 mi
Last recorded4,182 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLO 680L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 4,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 1,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 1,580 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 1,326 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 320 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 97,722 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake lever has more side ways movement than I would expect

steering column not as secure as it should be

Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,591 miles

n/s upper ball joint dust cover perished and split

front brake pipe has been squashed but not affecting the brake performance

Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,987 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 93,983 miles

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

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,777 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 93,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2011 92,003 miles

advise lower rad hose leaking also offside inner sill to floor poor welding and gaps in welding

Pass 18 Aug 2009 91,445 miles

Handbrake has alot of travel only just aceptable

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 91,368 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,971 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,776 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 20,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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SLO 680L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SLO 680L, 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 SLO 680L registered?

SLO 680L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 May 1973.

Is SLO 680L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLO 680L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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