MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,126 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight corrossion to offside and nearside front floor pans near mounting points
slight play in nearside front track rod inner bush/joint
slight play in nsf steering rackend
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
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
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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