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LHT 271P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,556 mi
Last recorded37,556 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHT 271P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,556 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 36,832 miles

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

Oil leak ()

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 36,491 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear inner universal joint slight play

oil leak at engine bay

Fail 12 Jun 2014 36,491 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear inner universal joint slight play

oil leak at engine bay

Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,132 miles

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

corrision to front x member chassis leg offside and nearside

oil leak engine bay and gearbox area

Fail 13 Jun 2013 36,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

corrision to front x member chassis leg offside and nearside

oil leak engine bay and gearbox area

Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,680 miles

corrision to front x member not within 30cm of steering or suspension

oil leak engine bay

slight play both rear spring bushs

Fail 8 Jun 2012 35,676 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrision to front x member not within 30cm of steering or suspension

oil leak engine bay

slight play both rear spring bushs

Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,752 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

bolt loose on the rear of the drivers seat base

brake pedal slightly spongy

chassis deteriating in places

corrosion to front bumper supports

front to rear brake pipe resting on chassis

gear box oil leak

park lever close to its end of travel

Fail 3 Jun 2011 34,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

bolt loose on the rear of the drivers seat base

both rear suspension trailing arms have slight fexing at threir body mountings

brake pedal slightly spongy

chassis deteriating in places

corrosion to front bumper supports

front to rear brake pipe resting on chassis

gear box oil leak

park lever close to its end of travel

Pass 2 Apr 2010 33,843 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 33,843 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both front wiper blades park high on the screen

both rear shock absorbers slightly leaking & soft

corrosion started offside rear inner wheel arch to inner sill

nearside front subframe seems slightly damaged

slight play in nearside front inner wheel

strong advise handbrake travel long

strong advise slight play in nearside front top ball joint

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,579 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 31,576 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,296 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 31,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

boot lid will not latch secure in shut position

front chassis leg has corrosion on both sides not within a prescribed area nor within 30cm of body mounting point

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play and cliking when rotated

o/s/f chassis leg bent and separated from jacking rod point

rubber fuel hose under car starting to crack and retaining clips rusting

Fail 11 Apr 2006 31,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front sus low,slight play o/s steerin g rack,front outer body bolts 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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LHT 271P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LHT 271P, 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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LHT 271P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1976.

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