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ECD 261C

1985 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,339 mi
Last recorded67,339 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECD 261C
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 67,339 miles

Oil leak

chip in screen

slight play in steering

Fail 16 Apr 2015 67,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Oil leak

chip in screen

play in steering

Pass 9 May 2014 67,341 miles

Oil leak

chip in screen

damage to front chassis

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,337 miles

Oil leak

chip in screen

damage to front chassis

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,337 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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ECD 261C is a 1985 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ECD 261C, 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 41 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ECD 261C?

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What year was ECD 261C registered?

ECD 261C is a 1985 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 April 1985.

Is ECD 261C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECD 261C shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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