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LLH 999P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Gold Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,908 mi
Last recorded75,908 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLH 999P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 75,908 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 75,895 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,058 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,848 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 73,848 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,818 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,969 miles

repairs to underside covered in thick underseal

some corrosion to underside

Fail 6 Aug 2012 72,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

repairs to underside covered in thick underseal

some corrosion to underside

Fail 6 Jun 2012 72,958 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

some play in o/s king pin/trunion

underside covered in very thick underseal

Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,661 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 72,661 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 72,601 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 72,600 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 72,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake balance poor

Fail 28 Oct 2009 72,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 72,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake pedal slightly spongy

nearside rear suspension spring saddle corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2008 72,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear leaf spring saddle badly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 72,329 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 72,328 miles

Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Fail 4 May 2007 72,324 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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LLH 999P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Gold with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LLH 999P, 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 LLH 999P registered?

LLH 999P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1975.

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