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LVO 11W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

1,367 mi
Last recorded1,367 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVO 11W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 1,367 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 1,226 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 1,057 miles

Offside Front Lower trunnion slight play/lift

Fail 30 Jun 2020 1,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.8%. max 4.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 6690ppm. Max1200ppm. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower trunnion slight play/lift

Pass 25 Apr 2019 967 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 236 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 236 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 98,927 miles

Front Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 98,054 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 97,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 97,018 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 95,481 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 93,356 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 93,171 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 92,862 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 92,772 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 92,379 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 91,620 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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LVO 11W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LVO 11W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LVO 11W?

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What year was LVO 11W registered?

LVO 11W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 February 1981.

Is LVO 11W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVO 11W shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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