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LKW 995P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Maroon Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,427 mi
Last recorded25,427 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKW 995P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 25,427 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has age cuts

Offside Front Outer floor to chassis mount has slight corrosion.

Fail 29 Nov 2017 25,427 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has age cuts

Offside Front Outer floor to chassis mount has slight corrosion.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 24,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside chassis outrigger slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 23,731 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/side front chassis outrigger corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2015 23,731 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/side front chassis outrigger corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 22,192 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 22,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 21,121 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 21,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 21,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 21,077 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,003 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 21,003 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 20,246 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 20,246 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side rear tyre splitting

Pass 6 Nov 2009 19,307 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 19,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,788 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,982 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,941 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 15,935 miles

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

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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LKW 995P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Maroon with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LKW 995P, 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 LKW 995P registered?

LKW 995P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 April 1976.

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