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LEK 393W

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,696 mi
Last recorded48,696 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEK 393W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 48,696 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2019 47,303 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

boot floor holed at both sides

Fail 16 Apr 2019 47,298 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,019 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 46,015 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,086 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 May 2014 42,186 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,842 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,833 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,380 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 34,365 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,306 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 34,306 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,509 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,429 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 32,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 32,071 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 30,618 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 29,519 miles

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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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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What year was LEK 393W registered?

LEK 393W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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