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FNL 272W

1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,600 mi
Last recorded39,600 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire 150074,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNL 272W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,600 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,814 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 37,813 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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FNL 272W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 74,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FNL 272W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FNL 272W registered?

FNL 272W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is FNL 272W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNL 272W 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.

Does FNL 272W have outstanding finance?

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