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LUK 7S

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,589 mi
Last recorded60,589 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUK 7S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 60,589 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 60,093 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front n/s and o/s lower suspension joints slight play

Fail 9 Oct 2019 60,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front n/s and o/s lower suspension joints slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,325 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 59,325 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling on top suspension arm on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 58,695 miles

slight play both sides front lower suspension joints

wipers not switching off when ignition on

Fail 3 Oct 2017 58,695 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play both sides front lower suspension joints

wipers not switching off when ignition on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,394 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 58,394 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 58,394 miles

slight play front lower o/s and n/s suspension joints.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 58,394 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight play front lower o/s and n/s suspension joints.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,394 miles

slight play both front lower swivel joints

Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,394 miles

slight play o/s and front lower trunnion joints

Fail 25 Sep 2013 58,394 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play o/s and front lower trunnion joints

Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,932 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,942 miles

N/S MIRROR MISSING

Fail 23 Sep 2011 56,942 miles

N/S MIRROR MISSING

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,727 miles

n/s & o/s/f suspension bushes worn....

n/s/r tyre perishing.....

o/s/f wheel rims distorted....

wipers smear....

Fail 1 Sep 2010 56,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

iratic idle....

n/s & o/s/f suspension bushes worn....

n/s/r tyre perishing.....

o/s/f wheel rims distorted....

wipers smear....

Fail 24 Aug 2009 56,434 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 56,434 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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LUK 7S is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 LUK 7S, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LUK 7S registered?

LUK 7S is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 June 1980.

Is LUK 7S safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUK 7S shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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