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EBP 349W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,810 mi
Last recorded78,810 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBP 349W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 78,810 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,654 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,441 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 79,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 783,898 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 78,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,112 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 78,108 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2011 77,696 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 77,695 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jul 2010 77,003 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,003 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,951 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,682 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 76,337 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 74,247 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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EBP 349W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EBP 349W, 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

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What year was EBP 349W registered?

EBP 349W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is EBP 349W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBP 349W shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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