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LTE 80K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,143 mi
Last recorded89,143 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTE 80K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,143 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear section/boot well (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 89,126 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 89,103 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 89,077 miles

all dust covers cracking but still preventing the ingress of dirt

surface corrosion on all brake pipes, body and chassis

Pass 12 Jul 2013 88,960 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,911 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 88,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,776 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 88,446 miles

battery insecure

engine oil leak

front shocker bottom bushes splitting

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

slight play in n/s/f bottom trunion

Pass 23 Jul 2009 88,045 miles

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

engine/transmission/diff oil leaks

steering rack has slight play

steering wheel trim has slight movement

Fail 14 Jul 2009 88,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

engine/transmission/diff oil leaks

steering rack has slight play

steering wheel trim has slight movement

Pass 18 Jul 2008 87,918 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2007 87,235 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer

underside of car corroded

Fail 14 May 2007 87,235 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 86,454 miles

rear brakes slightly unequal

rear diff area wet

steering wheel worn

underside of vehicle corrosion and well undersealed

wear in steering rack

Fail 13 May 2006 86,454 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 86,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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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LTE 80K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LTE 80K, 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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LTE 80K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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