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FNP 408W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,336 mi
Last recorded23,336 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 408W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 23,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracked worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 22,512 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 21,903 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,595 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 21,100 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 20,566 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 20,563 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 20,551 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f brake hose twisted slightly

Fail 13 Jan 2015 20,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f brake hose twisted slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,542 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 20,509 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 20,508 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 20,449 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 20,400 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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FNP 408W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 FNP 408W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FNP 408W registered?

FNP 408W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is FNP 408W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNP 408W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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