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LCA 808T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,027 mi
Last recorded71,027 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCA 808T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 71,027 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 70,788 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,624 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,116 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 69,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,968 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,834 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 69,824 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r rear drive shaft inner uj has play in joint

Fail 4 Jul 2013 69,823 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r rear drive shaft inner uj has play in joint

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jun 2012 69,816 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 69,739 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 69,710 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 69,699 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 69,699 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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LCA 808T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCA 808T, 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 47 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 LCA 808T registered?

LCA 808T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 March 1979.

Is LCA 808T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCA 808T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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