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LNV 214L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,654 mi
Last recorded41,654 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNV 214L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,654 miles

floors,chassis,nearside and offside outer and under door sills to floors all surface corroded throughout

Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,882 miles

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

nearside and offside outer door sills, floors and chassis all surface corroded throughout and heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,275 miles

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

nearside and offside outer door sills and floors all surface cirroded throughout

Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,454 miles

offside and nearside outer door sills and floors all surface corroded throughout

Pass 14 Aug 2008 39,034 miles

floors, sills and chassis all surface corroded throughout

Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,311 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,887 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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LNV 214L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 LNV 214L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LNV 214L?

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What year was LNV 214L registered?

LNV 214L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is LNV 214L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNV 214L shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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