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LGS 322V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,807 mi
Last recorded108,807 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGS 322V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 108,807 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion in boot (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2017 108,797 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking carburettor float chambers / overflow (7.2.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion in boot (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 104,469 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 104,469 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 97,880 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,855 miles

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

os door step corroding

osf wheel arch corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2012 89,662 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 86,545 miles

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

note hand brake lever travel close to max.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 81,098 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,289 miles

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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LGS 322V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 LGS 322V, 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 47 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 LGS 322V registered?

LGS 322V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 December 1979.

Is LGS 322V safe to buy?

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