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LDF 480V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,138 mi
Last recorded77,138 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDF 480V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 77,138 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 77,014 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 77,014 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2008 76,957 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 76,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 76,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LDF 480V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 LDF 480V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LDF 480V?

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What year was LDF 480V registered?

LDF 480V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is LDF 480V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDF 480V shows 6 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.

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