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LCH 178P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,881 mi
Last recorded99,881 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCH 178P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 99,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2010 99,881 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 99,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 May 2009 99,312 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 99,202 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 99,202 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 99,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 99,045 miles

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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LCH 178P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 LCH 178P, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LCH 178P registered?

LCH 178P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 October 1975.

Is LCH 178P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCH 178P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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