MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front perished (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front has slight brake bind on rotation
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly not flashing or noise (ticking) (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front perished (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front has slight brake bind on rotation
Both rear shock absorber lower bushes have slight play
Knocking noise heard from rear but nothing found at the time of test
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear shock absorber lower bushes have slight play
Knocking noise on rear but nothing found at the time of test
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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EDW 521L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 EDW 521L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EDW 521L registered?
EDW 521L is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 June 1973.
Is EDW 521L safe to buy?
The MOT history for EDW 521L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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