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FXC 51L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,062 mi
Last recorded48,062 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXC 51L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 48,062 miles

o/s/f tyre pershing

rear tyres pershing very badly

Fail 3 Oct 2015 48,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre pershing

rear tyres pershing very badly

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,805 miles

advise rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 10 Jun 2014 47,803 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,747 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 47,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,495 miles

horn operation

operation of indicator switch

repair to n/s/r floor

security of seats

wear in n/s/f wheel bearing

wear in upper steering coloumn bushes

Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,478 miles

clutch operation

corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f brake disc's

horn operation

operation of wiper switch

wear in top coloumn bush

wear o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 2 Jul 2010 47,474 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

clutch operation

corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f brake disc's

horn operation

operation of wiper switch

wear in top coloumn bush

wear o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2005 47,127 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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FXC 51L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 51L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FXC 51L?

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What year was FXC 51L registered?

FXC 51L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is FXC 51L safe to buy?

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