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TUY 123L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

22,594 mi
Last recorded22,594 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUY 123L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 22,594 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 22,594 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 21,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 21,771 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 21,300 miles

handbrake adjustment required

Pass 18 Mar 2020 21,061 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 19,172 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 15,730 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 15,730 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 12,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 12,575 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor patched but not seam welded underneath rear of drivers seat area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not seam welded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan patched not seam welded under rear of drivers seat area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not seam welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure allen bolts loose (2.1.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper blades park in drivers view (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, sill, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor pan (5.2.6)

heavy underseal, difficult to fully assess for corrosion

slight side play in handbrake lever

Pass 15 Mar 2016 11,942 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 11,942 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 11,570 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 11,040 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 9,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 9,944 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 9,010 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 7,912 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 7,898 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 7,886 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 7,869 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 7,571 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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TUY 123L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TUY 123L, 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 TUY 123L registered?

TUY 123L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 27 April 1973.

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