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TLC 381M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,620 mi
Last recorded98,620 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLC 381M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 98,620 miles

Central Front exhaust hanger missing

Pass 9 Aug 2019 98,380 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 97,143 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,188 miles

Rear brakes pipes incorrectly routed

Fail 28 Aug 2015 96,187 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing trunion (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear brakes pipes incorrectly routed

Pass 22 Apr 2015 95,145 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,169 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 93,169 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 91,528 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 91,503 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 91,503 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 91,503 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 91,503 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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TLC 381M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TLC 381M, 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 TLC 381M registered?

TLC 381M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 27 September 1973.

Is TLC 381M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLC 381M shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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