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EBW 245K

1972 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,003 mi
Last recorded63,003 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph Spitfire47,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 245K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,003 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 62,997 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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EBW 245K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 EBW 245K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EBW 245K registered?

EBW 245K is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 January 1972.

Is EBW 245K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 245K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EBW 245K have outstanding finance?

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