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LEM 10R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,251 mi
Last recorded98,251 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEM 10R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 98,251 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 97,330 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 96,617 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 96,046 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 96,046 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 95,835 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 95,425 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 94,529 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 94,023 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 94,023 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 93,527 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 93,117 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,724 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 91,960 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 91,796 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 91,796 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 91,453 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 89,975 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 89,032 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 87,753 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 87,357 miles

handbrake just meets efficiency limit of 16% and may well need attention.

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2005 84,757 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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LEM 10R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LEM 10R, 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

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What year was LEM 10R registered?

LEM 10R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 November 1976.

Is LEM 10R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEM 10R shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LEM 10R have outstanding finance?

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