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TXF 139L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,911 mi
Last recorded11,911 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTXF 139L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 11,911 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 11,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 11,631 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres tread perished but not exposing cords

nearside front trye tread perished

Fail 26 May 2011 11,628 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2010 11,573 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 11,452 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,396 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jun 2008 11,393 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,292 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 10,811 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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TXF 139L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TXF 139L, 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 TXF 139L registered?

TXF 139L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 May 1973.

Is TXF 139L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TXF 139L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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