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FJU 4L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

2,252 mi
Last recorded2,252 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJU 4L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 2,252 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 2,247 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 1,714 miles

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jul 2018 1,711 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle shallow cuts on edge of tread (5.2.3 (f))

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 1,006 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 374 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 99,878 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,720 miles

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

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 2 May 2013 98,453 miles

slight play in both bottom joints

Fail 22 Apr 2013 98,452 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight play in both bottom joints

Pass 29 May 2012 97,911 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all under car covered in underseal

Pass 26 May 2011 96,818 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

all chassis slightly corroded

slight play in n/s bottom suspension retaining bolt

Fail 18 May 2011 96,791 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

all chassis slightly corroded

slight play in n/s bottom suspension retaining bolt

Pass 27 May 2010 95,383 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all under side of car cover in thick underseal

n/s/f brake slightly binding

slight play in inner rack joints

slight play in rack bushs

Fail 19 May 2010 95,383 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all under side of car cover in thick underseal

n/s/f brake slightly binding

slight play in inner rack joints

slight play in rack bushs

Pass 18 May 2009 94,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 94,414 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 94,403 miles

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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FJU 4L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FJU 4L, 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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FJU 4L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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