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FLN 279J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,055 mi
Last recorded7,055 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLN 279J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 7,055 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 7,048 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 7,045 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 7,045 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 7,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 7,044 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 6,936 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 6,747 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 6,506 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 5,793 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 5,793 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 2,177 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 1,748 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 1,169 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 5 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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FLN 279J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FLN 279J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FLN 279J registered?

FLN 279J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 December 1970.

Is FLN 279J safe to buy?

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