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AFO 696C

1965 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,600 mi
Last recorded16,600 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1965 Triumph Spitfire27,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFO 696C
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 16,600 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Is Slightly Noisy

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 16,529 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 16,497 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 16,451 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 16,298 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,288 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 16,288 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 16,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,288 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 16,288 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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.

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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AFO 696C is a 1965 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1965 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 27,778 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 AFO 696C, 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 61 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFO 696C registered?

AFO 696C is a 1965 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1965.

Is AFO 696C safe to buy?

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