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SXF 305L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,874 mi
Last recorded62,874 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXF 305L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 62,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,847 miles

BOTH FRONT SEATS SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 61,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT SEATS SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,414 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,251 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,716 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 60,327 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2005 59,029 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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SXF 305L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SXF 305L, 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 SXF 305L registered?

SXF 305L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 March 1973.

Is SXF 305L safe to buy?

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Does SXF 305L have outstanding finance?

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