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LFW 286P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

49,423 mi
Last recorded49,423 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFW 286P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 49,423 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion floors (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.A.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floors (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 47,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion near trailing arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion near seat fixing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 46,068 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,294 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 44,294 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 42,982 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 43,960 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,341 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2012 41,289 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,880 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Door Panel & Offside Rear Wing Panel Corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 39,838 miles

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

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Door Panel & Offside Rear Wing Panel Corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 38,618 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Door Corroded.

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking Brake Lever Has Long Travel. Steering Wheel Cover Loose On Rim.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 37,443 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering Wheel Cover Loose On Rim, Nearside Door Corroded @ Lock Area.

Fail 27 Jan 2009 37,438 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Both Rear Shock Absorber Mountings Perished.

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering Wheel Cover Loose On Rim,Parking Brake Lever Has Long Travel,Nearside Door Corroded @ Lock Area.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering Wheel Cover Loose On Rim,Parking Brake Lever Has Long Travel,Exhaust Emissions CO Level @ 5.28% On Engine Idle Speed,Nearside Door Corroded By Lock Assy.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 34,036 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 34,032 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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LFW 286P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 LFW 286P, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LFW 286P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 September 1975.

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