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LYX 531K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,958 mi
Last recorded79,958 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYX 531K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,958 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 79,665 miles

N/S Sill to floor panel deteriorating

Fail 11 Jun 2010 79,665 miles

N/S Sill to floor panel deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,616 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 79,586 miles

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

corrosion present under-body of the vehicle.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 79,530 miles

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components; and at underside of the vehicle due to age of the vehicle.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 79,489 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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LYX 531K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LYX 531K, 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.

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What year was LYX 531K registered?

LYX 531K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 September 1971.

Is LYX 531K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYX 531K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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