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EDC 83V

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,935 mi
Last recorded78,935 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDC 83V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 78,935 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 78,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 78,501 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,266 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,971 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,627 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 77,502 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 77,502 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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EDC 83V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,185 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDC 83V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EDC 83V registered?

EDC 83V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 3 August 1979.

Is EDC 83V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDC 83V shows 8 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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