MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,055 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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wiper switch lose
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of TMA 263M?
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What year was TMA 263M registered?
TMA 263M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1973.
Is TMA 263M safe to buy?
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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