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TPP 584L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,123 mi
Last recorded66,123 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPP 584L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 66,123 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,872 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,717 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 65,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,941 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 62,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,579 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 58,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 53,293 miles

Chassis has surface corrosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 51,081 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 51,078 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,419 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 49,417 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,005 miles

FRONT WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE SPRING COVER DETERIOATED

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,813 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 43,180 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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TPP 584L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TPP 584L, 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 TPP 584L registered?

TPP 584L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 May 1973.

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