MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,438 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FOP 832L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FOP 832L, 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.
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What year was FOP 832L registered?
FOP 832L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 November 1972.
Is FOP 832L safe to buy?
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