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LMF 944P

1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,231 mi
Last recorded16,231 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire 150042,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMF 944P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 16,231 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis tub (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ladder chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

major oil leak

offside parking brake cable deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2016 15,656 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 15,656 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Oct 2014 14,647 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 14,628 miles

all tyres poor condition, small cracking on treads

lots of underseal on side, only drivers seat fitted to vehicle and only drivers seat belt fitted

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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LMF 944P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LMF 944P, 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 LMF 944P registered?

LMF 944P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 14 March 1976.

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