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EAV 153V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,072 mi
Last recorded67,072 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAV 153V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 67,072 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 66,676 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 66,242 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 65,865 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,499 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 65,431 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,292 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion to offside inner sill

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2013 65,272 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion to offside inner sill

suspension components slightly corroded

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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EAV 153V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 EAV 153V, 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 46 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 EAV 153V registered?

EAV 153V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is EAV 153V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAV 153V shows 8 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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