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LTN 884L

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,996 mi
Last recorded76,996 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTN 884L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,996 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 25 Jul 2014 76,377 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 75,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 75,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,123 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 74,702 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 72,727 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 70,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 70,698 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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LTN 884L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LTN 884L, 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 LTN 884L registered?

LTN 884L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is LTN 884L safe to buy?

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