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FNP 671J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,685 mi
Last recorded63,685 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 671J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 63,685 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 63,372 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2024 62,473 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 62,315 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 62,136 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 61,956 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 61,812 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,638 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,322 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 61,322 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,282 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 90,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 90,783 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 90,783 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,783 miles

corrossion o/s/r outer sill

Pass 19 Jun 2012 90,783 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 90,357 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 89,375 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 43,512 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 21 May 2009 87,124 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 87,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 85,605 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 85,594 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2007 84,819 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 83,494 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 671J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 671J, 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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What year was FNP 671J registered?

FNP 671J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is FNP 671J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNP 671J shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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