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LHF 95R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,842 mi
Last recorded64,842 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHF 95R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 64,842 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 64,837 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 64,603 miles

oil leaks

signs of perishing to both front shock absorber lower bushes

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 23 Apr 2019 64,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's seat with a defective structure floor split (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

binding to n/s/r handbrake

oil leaks

signs of perishing to both front shock absorber lower bushes

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 13 May 2018 64,113 miles

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

Rear brake efficiecy just OK for MOT

major weld repairs all ready done

oil leaks

Pass 7 May 2017 64,019 miles

floor pan and chassis corroded

oil leak

outer sills corroded

petrol cap rubber seal perished

Pass 8 May 2016 63,885 miles

engine oil leak

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both outer sills rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2014 63,422 miles

Oil leak

front floors and chassis corroded ,floor covered in underseal

outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,909 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 62,803 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

outer sills rusty

Pass 1 May 2011 62,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

floor pan chassis corrosion

Pass 2 May 2010 61,456 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,071 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,274 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 56,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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LHF 95R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LHF 95R, 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.

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What year was LHF 95R registered?

LHF 95R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 February 1977.

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The MOT history for LHF 95R shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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