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FNN 282J

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,980 mi
Last recorded97,980 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2007
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK428,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNN 282J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2007 97,980 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 97,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?

Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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FNN 282J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 28,243 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 MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FNN 282J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FNN 282J registered?

FNN 282J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is FNN 282J safe to buy?

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