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UPJ 477

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,843 mi
Last recorded71,843 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPJ 477
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 71,843 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 71,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

oil loss on engine also rear axle and gearbox

Fail 23 Jun 2020 71,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

oil loss on engine also rear axle and gearbox

Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 71,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake modification unsafe braded brake hose fowling half shaft (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,213 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 71,213 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,738 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 70,738 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,138 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,088 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 69,882 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,704 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,615 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,506 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,482 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 69,307 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

all metal brake pipes have underseal covering unable to fully inspect.

Fail 8 Oct 2008 69,307 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

all metal brake pipes have underseal covering unable to fully inspect.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 69,236 miles

Very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Sep 2006 69,077 miles

front to rear brake pipe covered in undrseal unable to fully inspect.

n/s/front slight play in lower steering pivot (king pin).

n/s/front slight wheelbearing play.

slight exhaust blow from manifold to downpipe joint.

upper n/s/front shock absorber bush fatigue.

Pass 7 Oct 2005 68,971 miles

exhaust rear mount bush showing signs of fatigue.

rear brake pipes covered in underseal unable to inspect (look like copper)

slight o/s/front wheel bearing play.

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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UPJ 477 is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UPJ 477, 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 UPJ 477 registered?

UPJ 477 is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 January 1973.

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