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FGH 18J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,330 mi
Last recorded73,330 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGH 18J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,330 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 72,964 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,721 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 72,400 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,888 miles

battery strap slghtly loose

slight play top steering column support bearing

steering column close to engine mount

Fail 11 Jun 2013 71,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery strap slghtly loose

slight play top steering column support bearing

steering column close to engine mount

Pass 15 May 2012 71,375 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 71,050 miles

play in top steering bearing

Pass 26 May 2010 70,609 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 3 Jun 2009 69,930 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front lower trunion bush slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2008 69,280 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 69,023 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front lower trunion bush slightly worn

Pass 26 May 2006 68,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake imbalance 25% (maximum allowed)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

rear diff leak

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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FGH 18J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 FGH 18J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGH 18J registered?

FGH 18J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 October 1970.

Is FGH 18J safe to buy?

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