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UDA 175L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,533 mi
Last recorded91,533 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDA 175L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 91,533 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 91,532 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 90,520 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 90,517 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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UDA 175L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UDA 175L, 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 UDA 175L registered?

UDA 175L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 June 1973.

Is UDA 175L safe to buy?

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