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UPB 903M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,669 mi
Last recorded13,669 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPB 903M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2010 13,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight stffness in steering and slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2008 2,146 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 May 2007 205 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 196 miles

Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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UPB 903M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,296cc 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 UPB 903M, 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 UPB 903M registered?

UPB 903M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 November 1973.

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