MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
wheel caps fitted so wheel nut not checked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
wheel caps fitted so wheel nut not checked
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rust blister appearing on nearside rear sill panel
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
servo and pipes poor condition but brakes good
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LAF 522L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow 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 LAF 522L, 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 LAF 522L registered?
LAF 522L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1972.
Is LAF 522L safe to buy?
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