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TJW 73L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,057 mi
Last recorded52,057 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJW 73L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 52,057 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 52,046 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 51,984 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 51,938 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,841 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 51,837 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump.. (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 51,815 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in off side front lower king pin.

Fail 8 May 2015 51,815 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Slight play in off side front lower king pin.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,803 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,787 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 51,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering column top mounting

Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,763 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension joints have slight play

Fail 7 Sep 2010 51,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension joints have slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,730 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 51,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,685 miles

n/s/r tyre outside edge slight damage

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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TJW 73L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 TJW 73L, 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 TJW 73L registered?

TJW 73L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 May 1973.

Is TJW 73L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJW 73L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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