MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front suspension bushes in some areas deteriorated
Thottle return spring arrangement unsatisfactory
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front suspension bushes in some areas deteriorated
Thottle return spring arrangement unsatisfactory
Oil leak
fuel cap seal perished
main beam tell tale not working
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
main beam tell tale not working
ball joints both sides top & bottom have slight play [front]
coolent hose very close to exhaust manifold
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ball joints both sides top & bottom have slight play [front]
coolent hose very close to exhaust manifold
main beam warnning light not working
slight play in front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
main beam warnning light not working
slight play in front wheel bearings
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FKM 539L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FKM 539L, 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 FKM 539L registered?
FKM 539L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 September 1972.
Is FKM 539L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FKM 539L shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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