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FCX 369S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

14,945 mi
Last recorded14,945 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCX 369S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 14,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2018 14,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 14,343 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2016 13,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 May 2015 13,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2015 13,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2014 13,094 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 12,473 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 12,473 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

boot floor holed

Pass 21 May 2010 12,305 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mounting

Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,095 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 12,095 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,849 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 11,849 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 May 2006 11,051 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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FCX 369S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 FCX 369S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FCX 369S registered?

FCX 369S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is FCX 369S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCX 369S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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