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FYC 878K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

6,032 mi
Last recorded6,032 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYC 878K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 6,032 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 5,953 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 5,343 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 5,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 4,380 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 4,257 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 4,257 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 3,967 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 3,772 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 3,372 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 3,196 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 2,782 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 1,949 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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FYC 878K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FYC 878K, 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 FYC 878K registered?

FYC 878K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is FYC 878K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYC 878K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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