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LNB 889P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

13,416 mi
Last recorded13,416 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNB 889P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 13,416 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 13,416 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking on front carb (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 12,993 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 12,645 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 12,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 11,938 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 11,009 miles

noise offside rear suspension when braking

Fail 26 Jun 2013 11,008 miles

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

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

noise offside rear suspension when braking

Pass 11 Jul 2012 7,286 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 6,907 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 6,890 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 6,890 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 6,771 miles

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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LNB 889P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LNB 889P, 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 LNB 889P registered?

LNB 889P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 October 1975.

Is LNB 889P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNB 889P shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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