MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front trunion has slight play
Nearside mirror glass missing
Offside door check strap missing
both rear brakes slight binding
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front trunion has slight play
Nearside mirror glass missing
Offside door check strap missing
both rear brakes slight binding
Nearside Front trunion has slight play
Nearside wing mirror glass missing
Offside Rear driveshaft flange on diff nuts/bolts have slight movement
Offside door check strap broken
Headlamp not working on main beam both lamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside wing mirror glass missing
Offside Front door check strap broken
Offside Rear driveshaft flange on diff nuts and bolts slight movement
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion slight play (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front door check strap broken
Nearside Front trunion slight play
offside door check strap broken
drivers door check strap broken
engine running uneven at idle
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
drivers door check strap broken
engine running uneven at idle
slight play in both front bottom trunions
slight play in steering rack nearside inner knuckle joint
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
clutch pedal rubber missing
drivers door shuts on first catch only
offside bonnet catch out of adjustment
play in both front suspension botton trunion joints
slight play in steering rack nearside
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?
Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LAT 212E is a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 36,383 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LAT 212E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 59 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LAT 212E registered?
LAT 212E is a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 5 May 1967.
Is LAT 212E safe to buy?
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