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FCR 912L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Diesel 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,900 mi
Last recorded49,900 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCR 912L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 49,900 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,637 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,197 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 49,156 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 48,364 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

offside rear inner sill weld may or may not overlap

Fail 17 Oct 2014 48,354 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

noise from rear under braking

offside rear inner sill weld may or may not overlap

Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,723 miles

noise from offside rear wheel on hard breaking

Pass 5 Nov 2012 47,091 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 46,987 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 91,938 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,779 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,779 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,774 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 46,774 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2006 46,774 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure

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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FCR 912L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FCR 912L, 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 FCR 912L?

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What year was FCR 912L registered?

FCR 912L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 November 1972.

Is FCR 912L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCR 912L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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