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FTO 318V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,015 mi
Last recorded55,015 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTO 318V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,015 miles

Advise rear boot panel corroded n/s and o/s , but not within load bearing point.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,008 miles

All underneath of car heavy corrosion

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front plate cracked but still can be read

offside front (brake hose) brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 55,008 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

All underneath of car heavy corrosion

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front plate cracked but still can be read

offside front (brake hose) brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,827 miles

Front tyres perished

N/S/R tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2012 54,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all underside of car heavy corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,274 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 54,272 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,263 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 54,259 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 54,232 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,232 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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FTO 318V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 FTO 318V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FTO 318V registered?

FTO 318V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is FTO 318V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTO 318V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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