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LDM 184T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,921 mi
Last recorded93,921 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDM 184T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 93,921 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 93,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 93,879 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 93,733 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012
Pass 16 Aug 2011 92,806 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 91,670 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 90,847 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 90,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 90,781 miles

slight bind offside rear

slight movement in rear leaf springs when vehicle elevated

Fail 3 Jul 2008 90,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind offside rear

slight movement in rear leaf springs when vehicle elevated

Pass 25 Jun 2007 90,316 miles

movement in rear suspension

slight corrosion on offside front body mounting

slight movement in steering 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 184T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LDM 184T, 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 LDM 184T registered?

LDM 184T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is LDM 184T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDM 184T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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