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UWE 639L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Maroon Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,106 mi
Last recorded99,106 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWE 639L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 99,106 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,961 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 98,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 98,922 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 98,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 98,756 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 97,797 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 97,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 96,172 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 96,172 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 95,482 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 95,482 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 92,404 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 91,925 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 90,443 miles

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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UWE 639L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Maroon with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UWE 639L, 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 UWE 639L registered?

UWE 639L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 March 1973.

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