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LBL 226P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,945 mi
Last recorded55,945 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2007
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBL 226P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2007 55,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise nearside front wiper blade starting to split.

advise slight inbalance of front brakes,may soon require attetion.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 55,659 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise rear boot floor corroded outside prescribed area.

advise rear leaf spring saddles that hold leaves in line,securing bolts corroded may soon require attention.

Fail 17 Jul 2006 55,655 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise rear boot floor corroded outside prescribed area.

advise rear leaf spring saddles that hold leaves in line, securing bolts corroded may soon require attention.

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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LBL 226P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LBL 226P, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LBL 226P?

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What year was LBL 226P registered?

LBL 226P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 December 1975.

Is LBL 226P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBL 226P shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LBL 226P have outstanding finance?

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