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TSN 547M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

93,559 mi
Last recorded93,559 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2005
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSN 547M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2005 93,559 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Boot lid not securing shut

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside seat belt not retracting

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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TSN 547M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 TSN 547M, 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 TSN 547M registered?

TSN 547M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 November 1973.

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