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FJN 287L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,752 mi
Last recorded42,752 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJN 287L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 42,752 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 42,629 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 42,205 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 42,079 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 41,607 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 41,607 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 41,060 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 41,060 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Battery not secured properly

Boot lid does not secure properly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not correctly supported

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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FJN 287L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FJN 287L, 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 FJN 287L registered?

FJN 287L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 August 1972.

Is FJN 287L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJN 287L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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