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FMC 265J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,258 mi
Last recorded57,258 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMC 265J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 57,258 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 57,201 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,051 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 56,949 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 56,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 18 May 2015 56,878 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 56,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 56,622 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

bolt missing from top hinge on nsf door

Pass 23 May 2012 56,209 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,194 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 56,192 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 55,989 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 55,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake Caliper is Binding Slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2007 55,561 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 55,425 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine poor idling

slight binding on offside front brake

Pass 31 May 2006 55,387 miles

tick over very poor

Pass 2 Jun 2005 55,320 miles

tick over very poor

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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FMC 265J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FMC 265J, 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 FMC 265J registered?

FMC 265J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 August 1970.

Is FMC 265J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMC 265J shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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