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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel hose leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively recommend check (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
vehicle is a Truly Fine example of a Beautiful British Classic
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
vehicle is a "Fine example" of a Beautiful British classic
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn recommend check (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil level on MIN (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly worn trunnion (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively side to side movement (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
advise, parking brake lever travel
vehicle is a "fine example" for its age
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Position lamp not working all position lamps front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated coupling joins column to rack (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trunion (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively side to side movement (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
advance travel, handbrake lever
washers weak in operation
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
advance handbrake lever travel
vehicle "very fine example" for the age
washers weak in operation
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Position lamp not working all postion lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working o/s and n/s (3.4 (a))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
washers weak in operation
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox, and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated play, recommend attention (2.2.2 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
adavance travel, handbrake lever
recommend wax oil underside of vehicle to keep it looking lovely
vehicle in Excellent condition for age,,
washers weak in operation
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox, and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated play, recommend attention (2.2.2 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
adavance travel, handbrake lever
recommend wax oil underside of vehicle to keep it looking lovely
vehicle in Excellent condition for age,,
washers weak in operation
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.68mm, nearly on legal limit in place,, recommend replace ASAP (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak minor leaks, engine/gearbox, rear axle
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s
advise condition of drive belt
advise, handbrake travel
vehicle in "absolutely excellent " condition for age
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.68mm, nearly on legal limit in place,, recommend replace ASAP (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Oil leak minor leaks, engine/gearbox, rear axle
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s
advise condition of drive belt
advise, handbrake travel
vehicle in "absolutely excellent " condition for age
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)
minor oil leak
o/s and n/s wiper rubbers slightly perished
vehicle in "excellent " condition for age
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tail/stop light (1.1.A.3f)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (3.7.B.3)
minor oil leak
o/s and n/s wiper rubbers slightly perished
vehicle in "excellent " condition for age
drive belt slightly slack
minor oil leak
both front wipers slightly perished
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm in place (4.1.E.1)
nearside front washer jet slightly weak
oil warning light on at idle
recommend check steering track
slight wear/play in steering rack
vehicle in "excellent " condition for age
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm in place (4.1.E.1)
both front wipers slightly perished
drive belt slightly slack
minor oil leak
nearside front washer jet slightly weak
oil warning light on at idle
recommend check steering track
slight wear/play in steering rack
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
advise condition and operation of horn switch
both wiper rubbers slightly perished
exhaust emissions CO and Hc readings high, recommend check
vehicle in "excellent" condition
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
advise condition and operation of horn switch
both wiper rubbers slightly perished
exhaust emissions CO and Hc readings high, recommend check
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
advise condition and operation of wiper rubbers
vehicle in "excellent" condition
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
advise condition and operation of wiper rubbers
advise condition of rear boot floor/ inner valance
advise operation of ignition switch
vehicle in "excellent" general condition
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
offside foot and handbrake performances slightly lower than nearside
slight contamination nearside rear brake back plate
slight oil leak/contamination engine/gearbox
vehicle in "very good" general condition.
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
offside foot and handbrake performances slightly lower than nearside
slight contamination nearside rear brake back plate
slight oil leak/contamination engine/gearbox
vehicle in "very good" general condition.
Oil leak
slight handbrake travel
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play nearside front lower trunnion
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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FTO 601L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 FTO 601L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FTO 601L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1973.
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