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LVL 268Y

1983 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,602 mi
Last recorded64,602 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1983 Triumph Spitfire64,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVL 268Y
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 64,602 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 64,602 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,063 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 63,434 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,918 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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LVL 268Y is a 1983 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 64,063 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 LVL 268Y, 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 43 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LVL 268Y?

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What year was LVL 268Y registered?

LVL 268Y is a 1983 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 February 1983.

Is LVL 268Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVL 268Y 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.

Does LVL 268Y have outstanding finance?

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