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LSN 112X

1982 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,363 mi
Last recorded49,363 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Triumph Spitfire62,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSN 112X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 49,363 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear has some age related cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2019 49,355 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,324 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,309 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,287 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,544 miles

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

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

both front trunions have slight play

Fail 4 Jun 2014 48,542 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front trunions have slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,341 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 48,303 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,955 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,526 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

indicators flash slower at idle with head lights on

nearside rear binding slightly

possible seats not secure as should be

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,399 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 47,399 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,355 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2008 47,353 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2007 47,016 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 46,733 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2006 46,733 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

nearside rear brake binding

oil leak

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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LSN 112X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 62,815 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 LSN 112X, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LSN 112X registered?

LSN 112X is a 1982 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 May 1982.

Is LSN 112X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSN 112X shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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