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LTM 6P

1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,620 mi
Last recorded26,620 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire 150057,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTM 6P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 26,620 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 26,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 24,487 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 14 Oct 2017 24,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 26 Oct 2016 23,017 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 23,004 miles

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) coupling split/cracked (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,245 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,683 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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LTM 6P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 57,623 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LTM 6P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LTM 6P registered?

LTM 6P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 3 October 1975.

Is LTM 6P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTM 6P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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