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LKB 253R

1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,917 mi
Last recorded85,917 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire 150042,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKB 253R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 85,917 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,108 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 84,526 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 84,274 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 3,952 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 2,745 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 2,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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LKB 253R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 42,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LKB 253R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LKB 253R registered?

LKB 253R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 7 September 1976.

Is LKB 253R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LKB 253R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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