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LVW 310P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,182 mi
Last recorded98,182 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVW 310P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 98,182 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 98,167 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 98,164 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 98,134 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 97,736 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 97,736 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 97,646 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 97,616 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 97,594 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 97,589 miles

Idle speed irratic but acceptable

Slight play o/s/f lower trunnion

Various metal brake pipes starting to corrode

corrosion starting to n/s/r inner wheel arch within 30cms of seat belt mounting

o/s & n/s chassis outriggers distorted but not considered excessive

Fail 20 Oct 2010 97,577 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Footbrake pedal travels a long way but not to floor

Slight play o/s/f lower trunnion

Various metal brake pipes starting to corrode

corrosion starting to n/s/r inner wheel arch within 30cms of seat belt mounting

o/s & n/s chassis outriggers distorted but not considered excessive

Pass 8 Oct 2009 97,485 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 97,480 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 97,462 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 97,417 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 96,874 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 96,478 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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LVW 310P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 LVW 310P, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LVW 310P registered?

LVW 310P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1975.

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