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LAW 656F

1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,308 mi
Last recorded40,308 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK336,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAW 656F
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1967
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 40,308 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 40,306 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

transmission & rear diff slight seepage

Fail 26 Aug 2014 38,517 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

transmission & rear diff slight seepage

Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,096 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,047 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front & rear, nearside & offside brake pipes slightly corroded

transmission slight seepage

Fail 23 Jul 2012 38,047 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front & rear, nearside & offside brake pipes slightly corroded

transmission slight seepage

Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,498 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear diff slight seepage of oil

transmission slight seepage of oil

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,086 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 36,959 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,383 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 36,383 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,684 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 34,684 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 34,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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LAW 656F is a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 36,383 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 LAW 656F, 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 59 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LAW 656F is a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 11 December 1967.

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