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UTJ 534L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,078 mi
Last recorded42,078 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTJ 534L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,078 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,979 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 41,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,749 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 41,748 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,673 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,483 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 41,479 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,051 miles

oil leak from differential

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,975 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 40,975 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,733 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,793 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 39,783 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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UTJ 534L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTJ 534L, 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 UTJ 534L registered?

UTJ 534L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 January 1973.

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