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UNN 962L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

14,042 mi
Last recorded14,042 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNN 962L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 14,042 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 13,681 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 13,368 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 12,535 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 11,566 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 10,306 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 7,619 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 1,536 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 20,967 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 16,090 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 12,251 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 9,498 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 9,498 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 8,628 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 7,613 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 6,706 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 6,705 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 May 2007 5,573 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 4,137 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 4,137 miles

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

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

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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UNN 962L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UNN 962L, 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 UNN 962L registered?

UNN 962L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 April 1973.

Is UNN 962L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNN 962L shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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