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FAN 143V

1976 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,126 mi
Last recorded76,126 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAN 143V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 76,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 76,001 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,640 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,415 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 75,316 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 75,125 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 74,790 miles

slight corrossion to offside and nearside front floor pans near mounting points

slight play in nearside front track rod inner bush/joint

Pass 11 Aug 2009 74,361 miles

slight play in nsf steering rackend

Pass 10 May 2007 74,356 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 73,714 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

O/S/F FLOOR CORRODED.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 May 2006 73,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

BOLT MISSING FROM DRIVERS SEAT TO FLOOR FIXING.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

O/S/F FLOOR CORRODED.

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

THROTTLE STICKS OCCASIONALLY.

battery insecure

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2005 73,497 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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FAN 143V is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 FAN 143V, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FAN 143V registered?

FAN 143V is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is FAN 143V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAN 143V 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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