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FUY 532J

1971 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

67,890 mi
Last recorded67,890 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK358,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUY 532J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2010 67,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

blue smoke from exhaust

front seats do not lock down

panels inadequately repair or corrosion may fail with seatbelts fitted under attachment/prescribed areas

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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FUY 532J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 58,011 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 MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FUY 532J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FUY 532J registered?

FUY 532J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 16 February 1971.

Is FUY 532J safe to buy?

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