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LDM 172T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

29,880 mi
Last recorded29,880 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDM 172T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 29,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 29,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

movement to both front seat frames

slight play to steering rack

steering wheel cover deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2014 27,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

movement to both front seat frames

slight play to steering rack

steering wheel cover deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,260 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,146 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 24,146 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear side lamp dim

Pass 15 Jun 2010 21,026 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside rear slight roughness in wheel bearing

rear brake back plates cover in grease

Fail 8 Jun 2010 21,026 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

noise heard from rear when braking

offside rear slight roughness in wheel bearing

rear brake back plates cover in grease

Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,600 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 17,600 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 15,807 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 15,807 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 12,414 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 12,414 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 10,713 miles

advise nsf wheel bearing noisy

Fail 10 May 2006 10,137 miles

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

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

slight play ns ball joint

slight play 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 172T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 172T, 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 172T registered?

LDM 172T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 April 1979.

Is LDM 172T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDM 172T shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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