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LLL 295P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,451 mi
Last recorded81,451 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLL 295P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2020 81,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 81,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 81,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 80,849 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 80,440 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 79,230 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 79,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,795 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 77,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 76,346 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 76,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 74,164 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2012 74,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,662 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 71,656 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,955 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 65,954 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,057 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 69,053 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 67,329 miles

nearside return spring missing

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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LLL 295P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LLL 295P, 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 LLL 295P registered?

LLL 295P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1975.

Is LLL 295P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLL 295P shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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