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FHJ 16L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

6,421 mi
Last recorded6,421 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHJ 16L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 6,421 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 6,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 6,375 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside front supplementary headlamp not working.

Pass 25 Jun 2021 6,267 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 6,066 miles

Rear Inner brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2019 6,007 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 5,790 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 5,790 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested Brakes not tested due to engine overheating (1.2.1 (g))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2017 4,705 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2016 2,222 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 2,031 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 1,927 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 1,578 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 1,015 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 8 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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FHJ 16L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FHJ 16L, 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 FHJ 16L registered?

FHJ 16L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 September 1972.

Is FHJ 16L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHJ 16L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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