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LEJ 246R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,225 mi
Last recorded66,225 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEJ 246R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,225 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 66,108 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,108 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,696 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 65,694 miles

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

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

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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LEJ 246R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 LEJ 246R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LEJ 246R?

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What year was LEJ 246R registered?

LEJ 246R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is LEJ 246R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEJ 246R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LEJ 246R have outstanding finance?

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