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LHO 710T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,673 mi
Last recorded90,673 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHO 710T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 90,673 miles

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower trunnions.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 90,659 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside front tyre perishing.

Pass 30 May 2012 88,880 miles

Headlamp images are faded

N/S mirror is missing.

Play in o/s drive shaft inner UJ

Slight corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Slight play in both front lower trunions and front wheel bearings.

Fail 24 May 2012 88,803 miles

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 switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp images are faded

N/S mirror is missing.

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S parking brake performance is low.

O/S/R brake is binding

O/S/R service brake performance is low

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in o/s drive shaft inner UJ

Slight corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Slight play in both front lower trunions and front wheel bearings.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 84,062 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 81,751 miles

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

hazards tell-tale not working

head light switch initially did not work

Fail 27 May 2010 81,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

hazards tell-tale not working

head light switch initially did not work

Pass 5 May 2009 81,634 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 81,622 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 81,529 miles

as before

Fail 23 May 2007 81,529 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

o/s sill has excessive corrosion not within prescribed area

Pass 2 Jun 2006 81,398 miles

25% front brake imbalance (pulling to nearside)

battery insecure

exhaust mount -to gearbox incomplete

nearside rear brake pipe corroding (in front of drive shaft)

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm)

offside side sill corroded / holed ,almost within perscribed area of seat belt mount

offside track rod end , seal split

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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LHO 710T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 LHO 710T, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LHO 710T registered?

LHO 710T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 August 1978.

Is LHO 710T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHO 710T shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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