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TFH 332L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,767 mi
Last recorded60,767 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFH 332L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 60,767 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,108 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,101 miles

slight play in n/s & o/s lower trunnions

Fail 6 Jul 2016 60,101 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped from front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) to brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight play in n/s & o/s lower trunnions

Fail 19 Jul 2014 60,101 miles

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

front shock absorbers lower bushes wearing

Pass 19 Jul 2014 60,101 miles

front shock absorbers lower bushes wearing

Pass 13 Jul 2013 3,713 miles

gaitors on front suspension joints perishing

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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TFH 332L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TFH 332L, 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 TFH 332L registered?

TFH 332L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is TFH 332L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFH 332L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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