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UYH 889M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,723 mi
Last recorded10,723 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYH 889M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 10,723 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 10,512 miles

Handbrake level has sideways movement

Pass 30 May 2015 10,088 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 9,938 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 9,871 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 9,871 miles

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

Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2012 9,677 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre very slight mishape may set minor vibration.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 9,420 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 8,580 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 8,076 miles

tyres ;front165/65/13 rear 175/70/13

Pass 24 Jul 2007 7,408 miles

slight play in offside front top ball joint

tyres front 165/65/13 rear 175/70/13

Pass 24 May 2006 6,985 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 6,982 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 26 May 2005 5,603 miles

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

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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UYH 889M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UYH 889M, 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 UYH 889M registered?

UYH 889M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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The MOT history for UYH 889M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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