MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,423 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
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
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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?
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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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