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LFA 282V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,517 mi
Last recorded79,517 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFA 282V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 79,517 miles

all front suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

both upper suspension arm ball joint boots deteriorating

heavy corrosion around drop link mount on wishbone

slight play in drivers seat

under body has been heavily under sealed

Pass 7 Jun 2018 79,496 miles

Front suspension arm bushes upper and lower deteriorating

slight play in o/s/f seat

under body corrosion has been heavily under sealed

Fail 5 Jun 2018 79,494 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front suspension arm bushes upper and lower deteriorating

slight play in o/s/f seat

under body corrosion has been heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,397 miles

Front suspension arm bushes upper and lower deteriorating

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight movement in drivers seat

under body corrosion and has been heavily under sealed

Fail 20 Jun 2017 79,394 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension arm bushes upper and lower deteriorating

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake flexi ends corroding

slight movement in drivers seat

slight movement in steering rack bushes

under body corrosion and has been heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,333 miles

brake flexi ends corroding

chassis has been under sealed

hand brake high

slight oil leak on engine

wipers poor

Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,077 miles

handbrake high

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,678 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,197 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 71,956 miles

o/s/r floor weakened by corrosion.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 70,909 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,478 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 68,478 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 65,927 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brakes binding on. ///////screen chipped//////wiring harness insecure./

Pass 8 Jul 2008 65,927 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brakes binding on. ///////screen chipped//////wiring harness insecure./

Fail 10 Nov 2005 65,960 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LFA 282V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 LFA 282V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LFA 282V registered?

LFA 282V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 March 1980.

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