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LBP 716P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,400 mi
Last recorded62,400 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBP 716P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,400 miles

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Mar 2010

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,103 miles

Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 62,102 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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LBP 716P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 LBP 716P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LBP 716P registered?

LBP 716P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is LBP 716P safe to buy?

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Does LBP 716P have outstanding finance?

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