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149 LRM

1963 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,321 mi
Last recorded30,321 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1963 Triumph Spitfire34,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration149 LRM
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2024 30,321 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 30,231 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 30,222 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 30,127 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 29,824 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 29,695 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,572 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,422 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 29,364 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,301 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,219 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,140 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,879 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,743 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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149 LRM is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 34,208 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 149 LRM, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 149 LRM registered?

149 LRM is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1963.

Is 149 LRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 149 LRM shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 149 LRM have outstanding finance?

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