MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FOJ 133L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 FOJ 133L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FOJ 133L registered?
FOJ 133L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 October 1972.
Is FOJ 133L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FOJ 133L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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