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LJK 383L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,662 mi
Last recorded84,662 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJK 383L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 84,662 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 84,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 84,634 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,629 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 84,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 84,614 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel brg

Pass 8 Oct 2007 84,604 miles

whole rear end of the car is corroded underneath but none of this area is within 30cm of any structural components - front end is corroded ahead of any structural components too

Pass 30 Aug 2006 84,600 miles

Same advises apply

Fail 21 Aug 2006 84,599 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

area to end of chassis on offside front, where it meets bumper fixing, is corroded

rear end of car badly corroded underneath rear wings but not in any areas of structural importance until a rear end accident, when it will disintegrate.

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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LJK 383L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 LJK 383L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJK 383L registered?

LJK 383L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is LJK 383L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJK 383L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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