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FRB 385L

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,734 mi
Last recorded18,734 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 385L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 18,734 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 18,519 miles

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

some suspenssion arm bushes split

Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,333 miles

variuos plates have welded to some struvture points

Fail 1 Apr 2011 18,333 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

variuos plates have welded to some struvture points

Pass 27 Nov 2009 17,970 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 17,970 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

seatsloose

Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,968 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 23 Nov 2007 17,475 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 17,474 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 16,579 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 16,579 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,277 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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FRB 385L is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 FRB 385L, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FRB 385L registered?

FRB 385L is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 January 1974.

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