MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,696 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OS and NS rear inner flitch corroded and holed but not effecting vehicle strength (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear outer valance corroded and holed but not effecting vehicle strenght (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
boot floor holed at both sides
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 51%, nearside performance higher (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
boot floor holed at both sides
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil leak
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in steering rack
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight leak from rear diff
All brake pipes covered in grease
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre small cracks
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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LEK 393W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 LEK 393W, 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.
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LEK 393W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1980.
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