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LME 222P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,837 mi
Last recorded6,837 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLME 222P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 6,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 6,682 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 6,680 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 6,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 6,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2013 6,155 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 6,016 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 5,874 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 5,750 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 5,265 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 4,361 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 3,631 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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LME 222P is a 1976 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 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 LME 222P, 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 LME 222P registered?

LME 222P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 February 1976.

Is LME 222P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LME 222P shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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