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LDU 779P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,151 mi
Last recorded17,151 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDU 779P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 17,151 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,745 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 16,529 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 16,529 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,639 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 15,615 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LDU 779P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LDU 779P, 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 LDU 779P?

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What year was LDU 779P registered?

LDU 779P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1975.

Is LDU 779P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDU 779P 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.

Does LDU 779P have outstanding finance?

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