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LWE 893K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,758 mi
Last recorded78,758 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWE 893K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 78,758 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 64,383 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 61,068 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 57,807 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,924 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 47,599 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 42,627 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 37,212 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 29,063 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 24,471 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 20,925 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,999 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,617 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,696 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ware in off side steering rack arm

wiper linkage worn

fuel tank has been repaired

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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LWE 893K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 LWE 893K, 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

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What year was LWE 893K registered?

LWE 893K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 September 1971.

Is LWE 893K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWE 893K shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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