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LDL 89P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,107 mi
Last recorded1,107 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDL 89P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 1,107 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 1,100 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has excessive play Needs adusting (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 99,281 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 97,391 miles

small blow from exhaust at joints

Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,121 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,887 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,532 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 88,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 88,454 miles

Sideways movement to parking brake lever

Fail 16 May 2012 88,449 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sideways movement to parking brake lever

Pass 19 May 2011 88,234 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 88,232 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 28 Oct 2009 87,781 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 87,780 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside parking brake performance low

Pass 22 May 2008 87,772 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2008 87,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 87,220 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 87,220 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 86,749 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 86,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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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LDL 89P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LDL 89P, 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.

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What year was LDL 89P registered?

LDL 89P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 February 1976.

Is LDL 89P safe to buy?

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