MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,548 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
corrosion throughout vehicle structure
o/s front indicator insecure
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LWA 49K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 LWA 49K, 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 55 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 LWA 49K?
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What year was LWA 49K registered?
LWA 49K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1971.
Is LWA 49K safe to buy?
The MOT history for LWA 49K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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