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FDF 254L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,791 mi
Last recorded19,791 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDF 254L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 19,791 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 19,664 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 19,664 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,614 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 19,614 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 19,548 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,386 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 19,386 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,121 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 18,987 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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FDF 254L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 FDF 254L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FDF 254L registered?

FDF 254L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 January 1973.

Is FDF 254L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDF 254L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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