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FYA 965K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,958 mi
Last recorded97,958 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYA 965K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 97,958 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 97,958 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 97,237 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 97,190 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight rust on n/s floor pan

slightly low effort on o/s handbrake

Pass 7 Oct 2013 96,954 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 96,234 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 95,225 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 94,350 miles

slight play in near side lower trunion

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2009 93,959 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 93,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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FYA 965K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 FYA 965K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FYA 965K registered?

FYA 965K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is FYA 965K safe to buy?

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