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LUU 915K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,135 mi
Last recorded73,135 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUU 915K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,135 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 71,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play trunnion (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,497 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 71,497 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,146 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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LUU 915K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 LUU 915K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LUU 915K?

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What year was LUU 915K registered?

LUU 915K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is LUU 915K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUU 915K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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