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LUH 219F

1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

3,969 mi
Last recorded3,969 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK336,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUH 219F
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 3,969 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 3,956 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2015 3,826 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 3,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 3,644 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bolt loose above offside front upper suspension wishbone, recommend removal

clutch pedal return spring broken

corrosion in chassis front end

corrosion in nearside rear sill end wheel arch area

free play in nearside front suspension lower trunion

nearside front flexy brake hose very close to suspension spring on full lock, would benefit from further repositioning.

offside rear brake pipe union damp, no visable leak found at time of test

rear side to side brake pipe security would benefit from attention

steering stiff when turning left

Fail 13 Feb 2014 3,644 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bolt loose above offside front upper suspension wishbone, recommend removal

clutch pedal return spring broken

corrosion in chassis front end

corrosion in nearside rear sill end wheel arch area

free play in nearside front suspension lower trunion

offside rear brake pipe union damp, no visable leak found at time of test

rear side to side brake pipe security would benefit from attention

steering stiff when turning left

Fail 21 Jan 2014 3,631 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch return spring broken

corrosion in chassis front end

corrosion in nearside rear sill end wheel arch area

evidence of nearside front wheel fouling suspension bolt on full lock

loose bolt above offside front upper suspension wishbone, recommend removal

offside rear brake pipe union damp, no visable leak at time of test

rear side to side brake pipe would benefit from securing clips

slight free play in nearside front suspension lower trunion

steering stiff when turning left

Pass 7 Oct 2011 3,551 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 3,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 3,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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LUH 219F is a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 36,383 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 MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LUH 219F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 59 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LUH 219F registered?

LUH 219F is a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 1 December 1967.

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