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LMF 63K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMF 63K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,999 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 99,489 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 98,981 miles

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

exhaust system poorly mounted/routed (striking on chassis & rear differential)

nearside front chassis leg damaged

offside front chassis leg damaged

offside front shock absorber lower fixing questionable

passenger seat has questionable security

Fail 9 Jun 2015 98,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system poorly mounted/routed (striking on chassis & rear differential)

nearside front chassis leg damaged

offside front chassis leg damaged

offside front shock absorber lower fixing questionable

Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,981 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,981 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 98,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 98,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Aug 2006 98,654 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Aug 2006 98,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

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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LMF 63K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LMF 63K, 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 LMF 63K registered?

LMF 63K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 May 1972.

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