MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,911 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
nearside and offside rear tyres tread perished but not exposing cords
nearside front trye tread perished
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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