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YTE 724L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,195 mi
Last recorded40,195 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTE 724L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,195 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 40,195 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,650 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 38,650 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,259 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 37,259 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,614 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,525 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,890 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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YTE 724L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YTE 724L, 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 YTE 724L?

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What year was YTE 724L registered?

YTE 724L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is YTE 724L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTE 724L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YTE 724L have outstanding finance?

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