MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,142 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all brake flexi hoses appear original fitment
outer sills and underside has surface corrosion started
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all brake flexi hoses appear original fitment
outer sills and underside has surface corrosion started
all flexi brake hoses appear the original factory fit items and have slightly corroded metal ends .
brake pipes within engine bay slightly corroded
fuel filler rubber seal strating to crack
nearside rear tyre perishing
nearside wiperblade perishing
offside front tyre perishing
offside rear tyre sidewall perished
surface corrosion to body sills
surface corrosion to chassis and vehicle underside
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all flexi brake hoses appear the original factory fit items and have slightly corroded metal ends .
brake pipes within engine bay slightly corroded
fuel filler rubber seal strating to crack
nearside rear tyre perishing
nearside wiperblade perishing
offside front tyre perishing
offside rear tyre sidewall perished
surface corrosion to body sills
surface corrosion to chassis and vehicle underside
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
all brake flexy hoses perishing
rear tyres perishing
sills & floor rusty
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
all rubber brake hoses in serviceable condition , however they are aged and possibly the originals from 1981.
possible intermittant fault on main light switch
rear tyres perishing
steering coloumn lower UJ has slight play not considered excessive
vehicle underside incl sills and chassis has surface corrosion
offside rear and offside front tyres starting to perish
some surface corrosion to chassis/florrpans and bulkhead
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
bulkhead has surface corrosion within 30cm of body mounts
chassis and floor pan has surface corrosion ,
emissions CO and HC are at the upper limits permitted and only just pass MOT
offside front and rear tyres slight perishing
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FJK 52X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 FJK 52X, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FJK 52X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1981.
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