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FJB 316K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,836 mi
Last recorded73,836 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJB 316K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 73,836 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REAR BUMPER LOOSE

REAR VALANCE CORRODED

Fail 1 Apr 2017 73,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,410 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 72,410 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 71,780 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 71,780 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 70,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 68,713 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 68,653 miles

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.

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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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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FJB 316K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 November 1971.

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