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TMA 263M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

20,055 mi
Last recorded20,055 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMA 263M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 20,055 miles

wiper switch lose

Fail 25 Sep 2017 20,050 miles

Fuel system component insecure carbs under bonnet (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel system component leaking carbs under bonnet (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect near side and off side (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

wiper switch lose

Fail 17 Mar 2017 20,048 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device missing near side rear to lever (3.5.1l)

Brake clevis joint locking device missing off side rear to lever (3.5.1l)

Direction indicator not working near side rear (1.4.A.2c)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush off side rear (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near side (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings off side (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings off side front (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near side (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings off side (6.1.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure off side front (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam off side front (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on main beam off side front (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure near side front (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing near side front (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near side rear (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings off side rear (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

brake caliper securing device missing near side front lower (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

brake caliper securing device missing off side front upper and lower (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

off side door stay missing

off side engine pannel lose

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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TMA 263M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 TMA 263M, 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 TMA 263M registered?

TMA 263M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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The MOT history for TMA 263M shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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