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LYX 264K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,984 mi
Last recorded5,984 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYX 264K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 5,984 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 5,472 miles

Drivers seat cushion inscure

Fail 22 Dec 2016 5,472 miles

Drivers seat cushion inscure

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 4,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brakes slightly uneven

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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LYX 264K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYX 264K, 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 LYX 264K registered?

LYX 264K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is LYX 264K safe to buy?

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