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ExpiredMileage
6,421 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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.
Rear Inner brake discs have surface corrosion
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
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))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of FHJ 16L?
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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.
Does FHJ 16L have outstanding finance?
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