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LGJ 965P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Turquoise Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

20,315 mi
Last recorded20,315 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGJ 965P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 20,315 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 20,315 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2018 20,304 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 20,063 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Aug 2015 19,746 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 18,383 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2013 17,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 16,525 miles

off and nearside front headlamp lenses holed

Pass 10 May 2011 15,899 miles

off and nearside front headlamp lenses holed

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,237 miles

near and offside front headlamp lenses holed

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

off and nearside front headlamp lenses are holed

Pass 21 Apr 2008 10,608 miles

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

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

nearside front headlamp lens holed

offside front headlamp lens holed

Fail 14 Apr 2008 10,608 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front headlamp lens holed

offside front headlamp lens holed

Pass 13 Apr 2007 9,471 miles

seat belts fraying †fuel pipe perished

Fail 13 Apr 2007 9,465 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel pipe perished at lift pump †slight brake binding at offside rear †c/o adjusted

Pass 27 Feb 2006 8,866 miles

handbrake at 25% (on minimum requirement)

seat belts starting to fray †headlamp reflectors poor (beam pattern ok)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 8,848 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brakes binding

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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LGJ 965P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Turquoise with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LGJ 965P, 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.

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What year was LGJ 965P registered?

LGJ 965P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 August 1975.

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