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FNK 647B

1984 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,021 mi
Last recorded89,021 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1984 Triumph Spitfire67,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNK 647B
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2016 89,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,763 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 88,623 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,337 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 88,085 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 88,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 87,613 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 87,431 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 87,431 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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FNK 647B is a 1984 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 67,565 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 FNK 647B, 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 42 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FNK 647B registered?

FNK 647B is a 1984 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is FNK 647B safe to buy?

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