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LNS 425V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,109 mi
Last recorded58,109 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNS 425V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 58,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Jun 2021 57,269 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 56,500 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 55,704 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,351 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,074 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 55,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,234 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,442 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,375 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 53,335 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 51,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,845 miles

both sides seats poorly locked down

near side seat belt slow to returne

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,231 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 50,467 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 50,467 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

hc high very close to excess

oil leak

sligh blow from both rear exhaust boxs

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2007 50,180 miles

osf slight play in bearing

Fail 17 Apr 2007 50,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

long hand brake traval

Pass 25 Apr 2006 49,748 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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LNS 425V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 LNS 425V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LNS 425V registered?

LNS 425V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 September 1979.

Is LNS 425V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNS 425V shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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