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LHM 414P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,542 mi
Last recorded35,542 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHM 414P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2015 35,542 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil sump leak

Pass 15 Aug 2015 35,542 miles

oil sump leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,291 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,633 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 34,633 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,040 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,265 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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LHM 414P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LHM 414P, 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 LHM 414P?

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What year was LHM 414P registered?

LHM 414P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 October 1975.

Is LHM 414P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHM 414P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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