MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
REAR BUMPER LOOSE
REAR VALANCE CORRODED
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
REAR BUMPER LOOSE
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users outrigger (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded vallance (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear quarter
Nearside seat not fitted
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front 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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FJB 316K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 FJB 316K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FJB 316K registered?
FJB 316K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 November 1971.
Is FJB 316K safe to buy?
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