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FAY 366L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,993 mi
Last recorded26,993 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAY 366L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 26,993 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner u.j. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

vehicle is heavily under sealed

Fail 25 Apr 2022 26,992 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner u.j. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

vehicle is heavily under sealed

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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FAY 366L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 FAY 366L, 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 54 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 FAY 366L?

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What year was FAY 366L registered?

FAY 366L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 August 1972.

Is FAY 366L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAY 366L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FAY 366L have outstanding finance?

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