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EDV 54T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,296 mi
Last recorded74,296 miles
Recorded on1 May 2022
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDV 54T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2022 74,296 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 74,286 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 74,282 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,088 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 74,078 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure fuel hose to fuel filter insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure handbrake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front plastic fuel filter deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,721 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,391 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 73,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 72,425 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 72,419 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 71,863 miles

Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 71,857 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,377 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres perrished on side walls

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

play in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2011 71,183 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres perished

Fail 3 May 2011 71,183 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2010 70,858 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 70,606 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 70,471 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 70,261 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 68,831 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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EDV 54T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 EDV 54T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EDV 54T registered?

EDV 54T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 June 1979.

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