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LPC 597K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,132 mi
Last recorded86,132 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPC 597K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 86,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRUNION JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 86,130 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached securing nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Differential has large oil leak

Offside indicator stalk has poor electrical connection recommend change

Throttle return spring requires rerouting

Pass 12 Sep 2019 85,440 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 85,047 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 84,296 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 83,188 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on brake pipes

wear on engine mounts

Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,024 miles

nearside rear handbrake just passable

slight play in nearside front lower swivel joint

wiper switch loose

Pass 6 May 2011 82,740 miles

nearside/offside floors corroded

Fail 5 May 2011 82,740 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

nearside/offside floors corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 82,700 miles

both floor to sills corroding

both trackrod end gators split

offside front tyre wall perished

Pass 19 Jun 2009 82,505 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 82,505 miles

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

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

nearside/offside front floors corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2008 81,642 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 81,341 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 80,880 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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LPC 597K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LPC 597K, 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 LPC 597K registered?

LPC 597K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 May 1972.

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