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FGV 270L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,034 mi
Last recorded92,034 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGV 270L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 92,034 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches

Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 91,789 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 91,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight movement lower trunnion

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 91,587 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 91,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 91,451 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box mount bolt (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 90,747 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 88,976 miles

suspect incorrect wheel nuts fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2014 88,976 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

lock to lock check exposes nearside front flexi fouling suspension arm

lock to lock check exposes offside front flexi fouling suspension arm

offside rear boot floor split

suspect incorrect wheel nuts fitted

suspect rear flexi fouling drive shaft

Pass 1 Nov 2013 88,823 miles

Fro9nt tyres are carcking. Divers side front brake is binding. Brake performance is low.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 88,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres are cracking and wearing low. Nearside front brake is binding.

Pass 30 May 2012 88,750 miles

drivers wiper blade is split. Nearside front brake is binding. Slight play in drivers side front wheel bearing. Front tyres are cracking.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 88,672 miles

All rubber fuel pipes are cracked. Front tyres are cracking. Slight play in front wheel bearings. Steering rack gaitors are cracking. Nearside front brake is binding slightly.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,556 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings. Offside rear suspension trunion is worn. Nearside front brake is binding.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 88,402 miles

Offside rear suspension bush at wheel hub is worn. Both rear nad nearside front flexible brake hoses are cracking. Front tyres are cracking. Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 27 May 2008 88,273 miles

ADVISE : BOTH TRACK ROD END GAITERS CRACKING.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 87,617 miles

ADVISE : FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES CRACKING.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 87,617 miles

both front bottom swivels have play but not yet to excess.Check soon replace if needed.

play on o/s/r universal joint on drive shaft

Fail 8 Jun 2006 87,617 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

both front bottom swivels have play but not yet to excess.Check soon replace if needed

play at o/s/r universal joint on drive shaft.Not to excess

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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FGV 270L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FGV 270L, 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.

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What year was FGV 270L registered?

FGV 270L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 December 1972.

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