MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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same advisory list as test No: 454948507248
Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all brakes slightly binding
no reverse lights
o/s/f wing looks close to o/s/f tyre
slight play in column
slight play in rear suspension
wipers have play
wooden steering wheel damaged/spliting
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FDF 2L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 2L, 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 2L registered?
FDF 2L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 January 1973.
Is FDF 2L safe to buy?
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