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LMU 451K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

9,142 mi
Last recorded9,142 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMU 451K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 9,142 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 9,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part touching leaf spring (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 9,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front coil spings rusted

Fail 27 Jun 2015 9,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front coil spings rusted

Pass 28 Jun 2014 9,077 miles

rear brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2013 8,853 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 8,851 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 8,585 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,242 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 8,242 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

CORROSION UNDERSIDE

MAJORITY OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

PREVIOUS REPAIRS SEALED INSPECTION RESTRICTED

Pass 25 Jun 2010 7,503 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 7,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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LMU 451K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LMU 451K, 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 LMU 451K registered?

LMU 451K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is LMU 451K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMU 451K shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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