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LBA 378V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,841 mi
Last recorded52,841 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBA 378V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 52,841 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,649 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 52,638 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 52,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

REAR NEARSIDE TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING †BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW †FRONT OFFSIDE WHEEL BINDING TO LIMIT †RHF WHHEL RIM INNER DAMAGED †LOWER FRINT TRUNNIONS SHOW WEAR †REAR DAMPING WEAK †FLUID LOSS FROM REAR HUB ASSEMBLIES

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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LBA 378V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 LBA 378V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LBA 378V?

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What year was LBA 378V registered?

LBA 378V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is LBA 378V safe to buy?

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