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LJA 507P

1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,244 mi
Last recorded20,244 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire 150057,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJA 507P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 20,244 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 20,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 20,213 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 20,147 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 20,147 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 19,686 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 19,686 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 19,680 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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LJA 507P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 57,623 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJA 507P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJA 507P registered?

LJA 507P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 7 November 1975.

Is LJA 507P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJA 507P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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