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LNN 218P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,271 mi
Last recorded26,271 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNN 218P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,271 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear floor corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear floor corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2012 26,093 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear floor corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2011 25,813 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 25,783 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,599 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 25,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,505 miles

offside rear wheel stiff to turn

Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,032 miles

bonnet struts weak

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,802 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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LNN 218P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 LNN 218P, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LNN 218P registered?

LNN 218P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1975.

Is LNN 218P safe to buy?

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