MOT Status
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47,855 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))
o/s/f brake hose taut at full L/H lock
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
o/s/f brake hose taut at full L/H lock
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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