MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,048 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
all prev welded patches taken as good heavily undersealed
all steering/brake/suspension components corroded
battery loose
pitting to front discs
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LHL 448P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 LHL 448P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LHL 448P registered?
LHL 448P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1976.
Is LHL 448P safe to buy?
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