MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,769 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?
Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LFC 817S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 70,146 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LFC 817S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LFC 817S registered?
LFC 817S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 21 April 1978.
Is LFC 817S safe to buy?
The MOT history for LFC 817S shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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