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LLU 920K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,934 mi
Last recorded97,934 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLU 920K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 97,934 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,120 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 95,323 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 94,705 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 94,274 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,957 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,521 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 93,075 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,021 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 93,021 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 93,032 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 93,021 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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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LLU 920K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LLU 920K, 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 LLU 920K registered?

LLU 920K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 April 1972.

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