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FKA 164L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,925 mi
Last recorded76,925 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKA 164L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 76,925 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 76,606 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 8,372 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 8,382 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 8,382 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 8,382 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 8,383 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 8,383 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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FKA 164L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FKA 164L, 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

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What year was FKA 164L registered?

FKA 164L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 28 September 1972.

Is FKA 164L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKA 164L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FKA 164L have outstanding finance?

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