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LYL 914K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,097 mi
Last recorded15,097 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYL 914K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 15,097 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 15,090 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 12,149 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

play in nearside front trunion bush

Pass 28 Aug 2019 10,032 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 7,081 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

play in nearside front trunion bush

rear diff leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2016 5,030 miles

nearside front ball jiont dust cover split but prevents the ingress of dirt

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2015 2,787 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 99,462 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 99,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 96,299 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,131 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 94,274 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 93,575 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 92,695 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 92,066 miles

various oil leaks

Fail 1 Aug 2008 92,064 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

various oil leaks

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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LYL 914K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 LYL 914K, 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 54 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 LYL 914K?

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What year was LYL 914K registered?

LYL 914K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 June 1972.

Is LYL 914K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYL 914K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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