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LLG 665L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,658 mi
Last recorded42,658 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLG 665L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 42,658 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 42,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,123 miles

o/s front link arm worn

Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,441 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 41,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and o/s (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 39,822 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 39,822 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 17 May 2013 39,658 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 39,440 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 38,878 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 37,202 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 36,221 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 36,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 35,198 miles

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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LLG 665L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LLG 665L, 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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What year was LLG 665L registered?

LLG 665L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 October 1972.

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