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LLJ 475P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,143 mi
Last recorded9,143 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLJ 475P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 9,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 8,344 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 7,207 miles

HANDBRAKE POOR

Pass 20 Jul 2016 6,134 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 6,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 5,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 3,716 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 2,722 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 1,382 miles

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS POOR

Pass 18 Aug 2011 871 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 325 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 245 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 99,927 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 14 Aug 2008 99,927 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 99,909 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE , ALL ADVISES ASSSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 12 Jun 2007 99,683 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 99,549 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 99,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

anti roll bar bushes small cracks

small end play in rack ends

small play in o/s/f wheel bearing

top arms small cracks in bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2005 95,707 miles

Rear brakes have imbalance below 25 %.

Fail 15 Jun 2005 95,707 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2005 95,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded. †Movement in top of steering column.

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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LLJ 475P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LLJ 475P, 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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LLJ 475P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 November 1975.

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