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LTF 549X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,343 mi
Last recorded18,343 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTF 549X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 18,343 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 18,127 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 15,584 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 14,708 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 13,849 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 44,188 miles

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

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

full inspection of chassis and structure not possible heavily undersilled

handbrake lever travel on limit

Pass 7 Jul 2018 12,785 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

floor pans starting to corrode

offside rear tyre starting to age crack

Pass 29 Apr 2017 12,473 miles

Front and rear steering and suspension components slightly corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside and offside from front to back (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 10,392 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 7,889 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 7,671 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 7,502 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 7,502 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s front too rear metal brake pipe slight corrison

n/s rear metal brake pipe slight corrison

Pass 18 Jun 2009 7,433 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 7,334 miles

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

n/s front brake pipe surface rust

o/s front side light slightly dim

Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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LTF 549X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 LTF 549X, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LTF 549X registered?

LTF 549X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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The MOT history for LTF 549X shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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