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LEJ 355R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,855 mi
Last recorded47,855 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEJ 355R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 47,855 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 May 2025 46,540 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 45,888 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 45,517 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 44,529 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 43,355 miles

o/s/f brake hose taut at full L/H lock

Fail 20 Jul 2016 43,355 miles

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

o/s/f brake hose taut at full L/H lock

Pass 6 Jul 2015 42,739 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,387 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 41,387 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,142 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 40,142 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,168 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2008 38,717 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 38,713 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 38,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 38,072 miles

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 355R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LEJ 355R, 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 355R?

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What year was LEJ 355R registered?

LEJ 355R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is LEJ 355R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEJ 355R shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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