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EAD 765T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,813 mi
Last recorded71,813 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAD 765T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,813 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 71,664 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,312 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,028 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 70,731 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,486 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 70,217 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

oil leak rear axle

Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,640 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

O/S wiper smearing screen slightly

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

Rear tyres cracking badly

Fail 19 Jul 2011 69,639 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked

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

O/S wiper smearing screen slightly

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

Rear tyres cracking badly

Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,207 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 68,207 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 65,537 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 62,540 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 61,831 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 61,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 60,323 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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EAD 765T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 EAD 765T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EAD 765T registered?

EAD 765T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 29 March 1979.

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