MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,252 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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) ()
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) ()
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear brake sticking slightly
slight play in both bottom joints
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
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
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
all chassis slightly corroded
slight play in n/s bottom suspension retaining bolt
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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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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