MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,208 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YFV 281L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 YFV 281L, 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 YFV 281L?
You can check the full history of YFV 281L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YFV 281L registered?
YFV 281L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 January 1973.
Is YFV 281L safe to buy?
The MOT history for YFV 281L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YFV 281L have outstanding finance?
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