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FGB 584L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,391 mi
Last recorded90,391 miles
Recorded on8 May 2006
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGB 584L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2006 90,391 miles

advise both rear tyres almost worn to legal limit

advise rear bumper insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2006 90,352 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

advise rear bumper insecure

advise rear tyres almost worn to legal limit

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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FGB 584L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FGB 584L, 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 FGB 584L?

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What year was FGB 584L registered?

FGB 584L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 September 1972.

Is FGB 584L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGB 584L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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