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YFV 281L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

1,208 mi
Last recorded1,208 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFV 281L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 1,208 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 1,191 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 930 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 760 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 593 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 216 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 171 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 171 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2011 135 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 129 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 93 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 93 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2008 84 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 70 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 58 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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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.

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How do I check the history of YFV 281L?

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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.

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