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EBU 807K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,937 mi
Last recorded40,937 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBU 807K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 40,937 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

seat belts deteriorating

all front suspension arm bushes and steering joints deteriorating

front bulkhead corroding

o/s/f floor holed

patch repairs to inside and outside of floors

slight fluid leak from o/s/f shock absorber

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 6 Dec 2013 40,929 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis corroding

floors holed and corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edge

seat belts deteriorating

wear in all suspension items

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,024 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2012 32,024 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,020 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 32,007 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 31,831 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2006 30,490 miles

general underbody extensive welding repairs mostly obscured by heavy underseal

o/s sill to floor corroded to exess

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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EBU 807K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EBU 807K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EBU 807K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 December 1971.

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