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VRE 441L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

2,950 mi
Last recorded2,950 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRE 441L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 2,950 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 2,949 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 2,892 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 2,833 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 2,690 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 2,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 2,366 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 2,091 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 2,034 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 1,832 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 1,719 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 1,512 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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VRE 441L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VRE 441L, 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

How do I check the history of VRE 441L?

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What year was VRE 441L registered?

VRE 441L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is VRE 441L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRE 441L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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