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LGM 607W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,068 mi
Last recorded76,068 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGM 607W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 76,068 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 76,063 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,008 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 75,991 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 75,962 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 75,875 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 75,875 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 75,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 75,782 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 75,782 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,523 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,949 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 74,647 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 74,358 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

various areas of structure are getting weak

Fail 5 Jul 2007 74,358 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

various areas of structure are getting weak

Pass 18 Jul 2006 64,200 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 64,200 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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LGM 607W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 LGM 607W, 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 45 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 LGM 607W?

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What year was LGM 607W registered?

LGM 607W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 June 1981.

Is LGM 607W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGM 607W shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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