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LLF 370K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,096 mi
Last recorded27,096 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLF 370K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 27,096 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2018 27,092 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 26,831 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 26,813 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 26,743 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 26,743 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 26,608 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 26,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 26,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 26,309 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 26,137 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 26,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 May 2010 25,848 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 25,481 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 24,666 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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LLF 370K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LLF 370K, 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.

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LLF 370K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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The MOT history for LLF 370K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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