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LYR 314K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,562 mi
Last recorded17,562 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYR 314K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 17,562 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 17,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 17,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2017 17,407 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brakes slightly binding

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2016 16,990 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 16,730 miles

some corrosion around off side rear inner drive shaft U J joint

Pass 20 Feb 2014 16,403 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 16,176 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 15,772 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,522 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 15,511 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 15,347 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 15,081 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,834 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2007 14,650 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 14,543 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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LYR 314K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Blue 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 LYR 314K, 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.

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How do I check the history of LYR 314K?

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What year was LYR 314K registered?

LYR 314K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 27 July 1972.

Is LYR 314K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYR 314K 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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