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LRB 88W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,684 mi
Last recorded6,684 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRB 88W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 6,684 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rear join loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in both sides front lower trunions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 5,668 miles

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

slight play in both front lower suspension trunnions

Pass 10 May 2017 3,952 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 3,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2016 2,671 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 1,081 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 May 2014 99,351 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 99,351 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 97,743 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 96,335 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 96,335 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 95,162 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 95,162 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 93,781 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 91,265 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 91,265 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 90,125 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 May 2008 90,123 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 89,268 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 87,317 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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LRB 88W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 LRB 88W, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LRB 88W registered?

LRB 88W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 August 1980.

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