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LWD 681L

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,454 mi
Last recorded34,454 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWD 681L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 34,454 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,909 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 28,715 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 25,453 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 23,473 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 23,472 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,297 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,908 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 22,908 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,325 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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LWD 681L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 LWD 681L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LWD 681L registered?

LWD 681L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 March 1973.

Is LWD 681L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWD 681L shows 10 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 LWD 681L have outstanding finance?

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