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LFY 506R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,471 mi
Last recorded68,471 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFY 506R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 68,471 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 68,396 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 68,273 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,142 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 68,019 miles

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

Oil leak from gearbox to overdrive seal and rear axle pinion shaft seal

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2015 67,444 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 66,647 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,070 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 65,479 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 65,464 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Jun 2011 64,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 64,070 miles

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

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

Rear brakes recording slight imbalance when tested

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2009 63,001 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 62,001 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 60,741 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 59,415 miles

slight plat n/s/f steering control arm †

slight play n/s/f lower wishbone bush

Fail 9 Jun 2006 59,415 miles

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

slight plat n/s/f steering control arm †

slight play n/s/f lower wishbone bush

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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LFY 506R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 LFY 506R, 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 49 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 LFY 506R registered?

LFY 506R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 January 1977.

Is LFY 506R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFY 506R shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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