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LDM 165T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,906 mi
Last recorded6,906 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDM 165T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 6,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to brake master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 6,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to brake master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 6,129 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 6,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 5,569 miles

2 door mirror lose

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf mirror glass missing

Pass 18 Apr 2017 5,190 miles

2 front door mirror lose

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 14,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 4,247 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play trunnion (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 3,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 1,604 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 1,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle will not idle suggest tuning

Pass 19 Jun 2012 560 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 99,200 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 99,196 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 97,089 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2008 94,045 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2007 92,920 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 92,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 92,079 miles

Some wear in nearside end of rack.

Fail 5 May 2006 92,079 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Some wear in nearside end of rack.

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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LDM 165T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LDM 165T, 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.

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What year was LDM 165T registered?

LDM 165T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 April 1979.

Is LDM 165T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDM 165T shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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