MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,562 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
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 ()
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
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
some corrosion around off side rear inner drive shaft U J joint
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)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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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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