MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,704 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FCP 385W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 FCP 385W, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FCP 385W?
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What year was FCP 385W registered?
FCP 385W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is FCP 385W safe to buy?
The MOT history for FCP 385W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FCP 385W have outstanding finance?
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