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UEW 665L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

2,777 mi
Last recorded2,777 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEW 665L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 2,777 miles

Nearside Front brake lazy

Offside Front steering rack end worn

Fail 19 Jun 2021 2,767 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake lazy

Offside Front steering rack end worn

Pass 10 Jul 2020 2,728 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 2,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm locking nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2016 2,709 miles

advise o/s/f brake lazy and slow on increase

advise o/s/f brake tight

advise o/s/r brake lazy and slow on increase

Fail 13 Feb 2016 2,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise o/s/f brake lazy and slow on increase

advise o/s/f brake tight

advise o/s/r brake lazy and slow on increase

Pass 16 Feb 2015 2,653 miles

n/s/f seat security

Fail 14 Feb 2015 2,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f seat security

Pass 8 Feb 2014 2,618 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 2,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 2,466 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 2,185 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

slight brake bind on offside rear brake

Pass 4 Feb 2011 2,068 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 1,948 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 1,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 1,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 1,302 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 1,197 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 1,045 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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UEW 665L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UEW 665L, 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 UEW 665L registered?

UEW 665L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 January 1973.

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