MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,057 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel system component leaking fuel pump.. (7.2.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Slight play in off side front lower king pin.
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.
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
n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension joints have slight play
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
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)
n/s/r tyre outside edge slight damage
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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