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UPR 330L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,551 mi
Last recorded91,551 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPR 330L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 91,551 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,438 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,299 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished slightly

Fail 13 Aug 2016 91,284 miles

Fuel pipe leaking nearside along chassis from front to back (7.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2015 91,043 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,844 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 90,271 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 89,998 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 7 Apr 2011 89,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Sep 2010 89,992 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service 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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UPR 330L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UPR 330L, 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 UPR 330L registered?

UPR 330L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is UPR 330L safe to buy?

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