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UUU 954M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,876 mi
Last recorded28,876 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUU 954M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,876 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn smooth

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside front wheel binding by hand

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,830 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 28,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 28,622 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 28,616 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight bind on off side front brake

Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,392 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 28,392 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

petrol pipe insecure under bonnet

Fail 16 Mar 2009 27,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,908 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,445 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,092 miles

slight perishing rear tyres †

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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UUU 954M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UUU 954M, 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 UUU 954M registered?

UUU 954M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UUU 954M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUU 954M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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