MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight corrosion on o/s floor in centre
bonnet corroded near mounting week
o/s/f floor pan corroded
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
bonnet corroded near mounting week
o/s/f floor pan corroded
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FXC 492L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 FXC 492L, 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 FXC 492L registered?
FXC 492L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 November 1972.
Is FXC 492L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FXC 492L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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