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LKM 898P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,373 mi
Last recorded70,373 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKM 898P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 70,373 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,160 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 70,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,738 miles

lift in rear suspension

play in column

Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,273 miles

play in steering column

Fail 23 Jul 2014 69,272 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in steering column

Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,132 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,038 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 39,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 68,657 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,048 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

complete underseal underneath the vehicle making corrosion inspection difficult

slight blow on off side rear exhaust box

Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,442 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 66,695 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 66,682 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 66,073 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 66,063 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 65,729 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 65,729 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

play in offside rear hub assembly lower bush

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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LKM 898P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LKM 898P, 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

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What year was LKM 898P registered?

LKM 898P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1975.

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