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FNP 414J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,104 mi
Last recorded89,104 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 414J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 89,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 89,103 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 88,883 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 88,881 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Fuel pipe insecure Under bonnet (7.2.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Check strap not connected

Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,373 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

indicator stalk sticks intermitantly

Pass 9 Aug 2012 88,304 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 88,161 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 87,678 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 88,921 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2009 87,654 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 87,443 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 87,315 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 87,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 86,207 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 86,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 414J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 FNP 414J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FNP 414J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 February 1971.

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