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FDA 5J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,709 mi
Last recorded53,709 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDA 5J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,709 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 53,709 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,709 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 53,709 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,709 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 53,709 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FDA 5J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 FDA 5J, 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 55 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 FDA 5J?

You can check the full history of FDA 5J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FDA 5J registered?

FDA 5J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 February 1971.

Is FDA 5J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDA 5J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FDA 5J have outstanding finance?

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